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Mar 18, 2018 | 04:36 PM

Rick03

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

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Mar 18, 2018 | 05:54 PM

dawg

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Originally Posted by Rick03

When should I replace wheel bearings. On 03 roadking classic.

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

Mar 18, 2018 | 05:55 PM

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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?

Mar 18, 2018 | 06:44 PM

Screamin beagle

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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.

Mar 19, 2018 | 08:07 AM

Rick03

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

Mar 19, 2018 | 08:56 AM

InthewindMN

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I replace wheel bearings every other set of tires. So about 25-30k miles. Wheel bearings are small and not that expensive and can ruin your day when they fail.

Mar 19, 2018 | 10:58 AM

lt1-xjs

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

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Mar 19, 2018 | 12:35 PM

Spartanden

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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....

Mar 19, 2018 | 12:55 PM

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grbrown

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Originally Posted by todd-67

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

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.