Almost lost my balls....check yours
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 970
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From: Philippines
I have 2 riding buddies that went down due to failed front wheel bearings. Wrenchy is spot-on, torquing the axle bolts correctly is critical. Additionally, the center spacer between the 2 bearings must be the proper length. If it has any play, excessive preload will be applied to the center of the bearings.
I use All-***** brand wheel bearings and change them every 4th tire change. Cheap insurance.
I use All-***** brand wheel bearings and change them every 4th tire change. Cheap insurance.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,781
Likes: 50
From: Louisville, KY
Mine lasted 9k miles.
I put it down to cheap Chinese made bearings, and the move from double row to single row.
The All-***** bearings that I installed at 9K miles have done 12k miles and feel fine.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...ngs-trash.html
I put it down to cheap Chinese made bearings, and the move from double row to single row.
The All-***** bearings that I installed at 9K miles have done 12k miles and feel fine.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...ngs-trash.html
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 147
Likes: 13
From: Rotterdam, NY
I had to replace mine around 7500 miles in my '08 Night Train. It had a growl on the rear. I changed all of them out. I went with SKF brand in mine and they are still feeling smooth at a little over 15000. When I do tires in the spring I will swap them out anyway. As others have said, cheap insurance.
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