Front wheel resistance....?
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Front wheel resistance....?
Posted this question in the help section with no response. Had bike on lift over the weekend and noticed the front wheel has alot of resistance. When I try and spin it, it rotates about half way. Is this normal? Next time your bike is lifted, check it out please. The rear turns much easier. My fuel mileage has suffered in the past month (40 now 37) about the time I swithed motor oil brands. Not sure what to pursue on this. Any suggestions would be appreciated....Thx
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Any noise heard, like brake rubbing? Only two things I know of that would impede the front wheel turning are the brakes and the bearings...
Loosen the axle nut, see if it turns more freely. If no change, retorque axle nut and check brake caliper...
If the resistance is decreased when you loosen the axle nut, ya need to check the bearings and make sure the spacers are properly installed. BTW, have you had any work done on the front wheel lately?
Loosen the axle nut, see if it turns more freely. If no change, retorque axle nut and check brake caliper...
If the resistance is decreased when you loosen the axle nut, ya need to check the bearings and make sure the spacers are properly installed. BTW, have you had any work done on the front wheel lately?
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I can hear the pads rubbing when I spin it. Just before I come to a stop when coasting and using the rear brake only, they make noise, but as soon as I touch the brake lever, it gets quiet. I'll try what you suggested...I lowered my fender recently, maybe i got the axle bolt too tight. Thx
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Anyway, yeh double check how the spacers were placed when you reinstalled the axle. I believe one of the larger spacers outside the bearings is a tad shorter than the other. They are specific to which side they go on, and installing them on the wrong side could affect how the disk rides in the caliper.
Also, be sure to check the spacers under the bearing if you had those apart, (although you would have had to pull the seals to get to those, so maybe that isn't likely).
Since you mentioned lowering the fender, double check all clearances?
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Ride your bike and feel of the axle and bearing area. If you have anything too tight, or bad bearings, It should get hot!
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I'd put the bike back on the lift and remove the calipers. It's a simple job, 4 bolts.
Spin the wheel, it should spin freely. If not, or you hear any grinding or rubbing - replace the bearings. If everything checks out - clean your caliper pistons.
Here's a link:
http://www.lyndallracingbrakes.com/service_tech.htm
Spin the wheel, it should spin freely. If not, or you hear any grinding or rubbing - replace the bearings. If everything checks out - clean your caliper pistons.
Here's a link:
http://www.lyndallracingbrakes.com/service_tech.htm