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Scared the crap out of me. Started wandering while getting on the freeway. I pulled over got a tow. Pulled the axle out, ball bearings fell out. One side only (pulley side).
There appears to be some galling on the wheel itself (pictures included). Anyone think I'm screwed and will need a new wheel? I bought the new bearings and a new internal spacer.
Thanks for the input.
Last edited by baba booey; Yesterday at 08:27 PM.
Reason: wrong bike code
I'm not sure what you're referring to, but, unless I miss my guess, there's still part of the old bearing in there, right?
you are correct. The outer part hasnt been removed yet. I thought the rough part in the photo was the actual wheel but maybe Im mistaken- hopefully
Originally Posted by MesquiteFLD
I had the same experience recently with my 13 FLD. Thought I had a flat, rear wheel bearing came apart.
yeah. Thats how it felt to me with the addition of a lot of noises. Not fun.
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2015 fxdl rear wheel bearing failure
