When should I replace wheel bearings. On 03 roadking classic. It has 54,000 miles

 

When it’s necessary. Continue to check/spin them during services, etc.

 

How do they feel when you spin them by hand? My book doesn't specify a mileage to change them at. Is there any side to side play?

 

I just replaced the ones on my frontbwheel during a tire change. The non abs side had a rough feeling about half way around the bearing as I spun it with my finger...about 30 bucks for a set of all ***** bearings and about 20 minutes with my modified cam bearing tool and I'm good to go. If there's any doubt at all about a bearing just replace them, its cheap insurance compared to what could happen if it goes bad while riding.

 

I think I 'll go with the cheap insurance, better safe than sorry. Thanks for the replies.

 

 

Bearings on the '03 have lasted over 100k. They don't require replacement like the '08 up bikes.

 

The pre 06 wheel bearings lasted a long time. The newer ones are total junk. I replace the fronts every tire change.

 

my front went out last fall at 31,000 miles. I plan to buy a bearing puller and change bearings each tire change. Nothing will make you pucker faster or harder when you have front bearings take a dump....

 

I replaced my '07 Buell (made late '06) wheel bearings at 4k miles, when they were knackered, with aftermarket ones, which are still fine many miles/years later. Shouldn't be necessary to replace them often.