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Sep 24, 2019 | 09:57 AM

#11

Oldskewl

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Too each their own but I can't remember ever replacing a wheel bearing unless I was changing wheels. 20K is nothing on a wheel bearing.

Sep 24, 2019 | 10:01 AM

#12

K Melancon

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From: Deep South, Louisiana

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldskewl

Too each their own but I can't remember ever replacing a wheel bearing unless I was changing wheels. 20K is nothing on a wheel bearing.

I have been riding all my adult life. I have never had a wheel bearing go out until I switched to Harley. Then I had multiple failures.

Sep 24, 2019 | 10:36 AM

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BrandonSmith

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Originally Posted by K Melancon

... looking at the dust cover on the bearing if it’s black plastic it’s the old style, if it’s a silver metal dust cover it’s the new style bearing. ...

~~WRONG. Black rubber seals are sealed wheel bearings on newer bikes. The metal shields are shielded wheel bearings in older bikes.~~
I stand corrected... my 2017 has black rubber seals. New bearings came out in 2018... I wonder if dealer stock has t been cycled. I had a bearing in my hand three months ago to measure anD it had black rubber seals.

Last edited by BrandonSmith; Sep 24, 2019 at 12:03 PM.

Sep 24, 2019 | 11:10 AM

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sixguns

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Originally Posted by BrandonSmith

WRONG. Black rubber seals are sealed wheel bearings on newer bikes. The metal shields are shielded wheel bearings in older bikes.

in 2018 the bikes came with a new bearing design on the non ABS side and current over the counter bearings are without the black rubber seals as well.

Last edited by sixguns; Sep 24, 2019 at 11:32 AM.

Sep 24, 2019 | 11:17 AM

#15

Rogue1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldskewl

Too each their own but I can't remember ever replacing a wheel bearing unless I was changing wheels. 20K is nothing on a wheel bearing.

60K is not uncommon for wheel bearings. If it ain't broke......

Sep 25, 2019 | 08:43 PM

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teedoff65

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New front and rear commander II's on along with front brake pads. Much better ride! Now to do something about the soft front forks.

Sep 25, 2019 | 08:53 PM

#17

not a sock

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If you have to ask; I would.
Cheap peace of mind.

Anyone giving you advice to NOT change them shouldn't be
offering advice.

But what do they care.
It is not them sliding down the road or just crashing because the
bearings were bad and they showed no signs.