Re: [ST]rear hub play

[Matt Knowles <matt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I had to get a new axle (well actually a salvaged unit) as the bearing 
and axle were sort of welded together at that point.


On May 30, 2005, at 4:40 AM, Frederic.Nizery@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> Hi Matt,
>
> Did they change only the needle bearing or also the axle?
> The bearing is rolling directly on the axle.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Fred 02 ST BRG
>
> > > If the weird noise sounds like metal on metal, sort of like what 
> > > brakes sound like when the pads are worn out, then it is time to 
> > > have the bearing replaced. I was 120 miles from home when it started 
> > > making noise and thought I would try to nurse it home. 20 miles 
> > > later it froze up.
>
> > > I wouldn't continue riding the bike until you've discovered the 
> > > cause.
Matt Knowles - Ferndale, CA - 
http://www.knowlesville.com/matt/motorcycles
 '99 Sprint ST - for going fast and far (2CZUSA)
 '01 KLR650 - for exploring the North Coast backroads
 '97 KLX300 & '01 Lakota - for playing in the dirt
 '79 KZ400 - just because it was the first vehicle I ever owned

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