New rear wheel not spinning freely
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New rear wheel not spinning freely
I have a 2014 FXDB.
I swapped my stock laced wheels for HD cast wheels.
With the bike on the lift the rear wheel only spins about one revolution.
It didn't feel right - and I suspected the brakes were dragging or the alignment was off so I disassembled the rear again and started over.
Off the bike the bearings turn but I have to use some pressure with my fingers.
When I first installed them they didn't spin, but they did turn with light pressure, now it takes more pressure.
On the bike with axle through the hub but no belt or caliper mounted the wheel spins freely, making several revolutions.
When I put the belt on it spins less freely, maybe 3 or 4 times before stopping.
When I mount the caliper and tighten the axle nuts the wheel spins less freely, maybe one revolution before stopping.
Alignment is good, and the calipers and pads are all seated correctly.
It just seems a little tight to me.
Is that normal or should I maybe get new bearings??
Any help appreciated.
I swapped my stock laced wheels for HD cast wheels.
With the bike on the lift the rear wheel only spins about one revolution.
It didn't feel right - and I suspected the brakes were dragging or the alignment was off so I disassembled the rear again and started over.
Off the bike the bearings turn but I have to use some pressure with my fingers.
When I first installed them they didn't spin, but they did turn with light pressure, now it takes more pressure.
On the bike with axle through the hub but no belt or caliper mounted the wheel spins freely, making several revolutions.
When I put the belt on it spins less freely, maybe 3 or 4 times before stopping.
When I mount the caliper and tighten the axle nuts the wheel spins less freely, maybe one revolution before stopping.
Alignment is good, and the calipers and pads are all seated correctly.
It just seems a little tight to me.
Is that normal or should I maybe get new bearings??
Any help appreciated.
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Do yourself a favor and torque that nut to spec. It will back itself off if you don't. Ask me how I know.
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