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May 27, 2010 | 09:04 PM

#21

bagman1

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From: Bay Area

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cotton Hill

Question, with these bearing failures are you guys using a pressure washer on the wheels?
If so that may have a lot to do with the problem.

Excellant point, I learned many moons ago not to use pressure or steam cleaner on chains, bearings etc.

May 27, 2010 | 09:25 PM

#22

scooter_trash_1

Road Captain

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From: Ohio

No pressure wash on mine....Hell

I hardly ever even ride it in the rain...Thats a policy of mine.; I wont leave the house in the rain, however, I will ride home in it. No honestly, when I wash its just a gentle spray to wet, hand wash, rinse, then squeege dry. The problem is either lube related, (read cheap) or low quality bearings (read Cheap)...and yes I am interested in a high quality replacement for both ends of my scoot...Anybody out there got any #'s or Ideas?

May 28, 2010 | 06:31 AM

#23

oldhippie

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From: Ashby, Ma

Replace them

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagman1

How do you PM a sealed bearing? I thought those were 100k mile bearings.

Sorry, when I said PM them, it was my way of saying "replace them". Doing the preventative maintenance by replacing them.

May 28, 2010 | 07:58 AM

#24

t059736

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Amazing......Just amazing.......

What did the Doc say...."another cheap product"

Why aren't you riders going after HD....use their GREAT customer service.....repeat their answers on this website......

I can't wait to hear their responses......

Ride In Peace

May 28, 2010 | 09:32 AM

#25

Astro

Cruiser

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From: Houston,TX

I had to replace the rear at 30k and the front at 40k.
I never pressure wash my bike. I do ride in all weather though including some rain storms I would rather not have.

May 28, 2010 | 09:46 AM

#26

sargek

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From: San Antonio, Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by SICKBAGGER

I had one go bad in about 22k miles. I felt like a little surging when cruising down the highway it was subtle but you could feel it. You could also feel a little slop when you take off or decelerate also. You could also tell by looking at the chain tensioner stops and the adjustment cams on the axle a space between the stop and the cam adjuster was appearant. I took it in and yes she was bad coming apart bad. I have heard that it may be caused by the axle being over tightend but I don't know.

Great, I feel a slight surge when I ride and was trying to figure out what it was. I'll yank both wheels and check the bearings - glad you posted this or I may not have checked!

May 28, 2010 | 10:38 AM

#27

Beeracuda

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From: Texas

100K on mine and no problems yet. They still feel great. Now the front cam bearing is a different story...

May 28, 2010 | 10:52 AM

#28

CroK

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A dollar saved on each of 40,000 bikes sold, gives the MoCo 40,000 clams in it's pocket. Why bother about it? They know you'll still buy them...

Sure am glad I couldn't afford one of these newer bikes when I got mine...

Ooooh! Pretty! Shiny! Looks nice in the garage, but ain't worth 2 cents being used for it's intended purpose?