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@poopie1
SubscriberI need to check the bearings in my rear wheel and was going to tackle that this week. Any tips or tricks or anything I need to know about this bike? Are the bearings sealed? Is there a procedure you guys recommond to getting this done?
Generally I was going to remove the covers, remove the axel, loosen the belt and I should be able to get the wheel off from there. After that either repack the bearings (or replace) and reinstall and do it all over again.
I think the bearings may be bad because my rear feels “loose” and I’ve noticed the outter part of my rotar is now loose and shakes/squeals when it didn’t before. I think the wheel is slightly misaligned and it put inward/outward pressure on the rotar causing it to loosen up. Can I take this somewhere to get tightened or do I now have to replace the rotar?
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@venmc
AdministratorThey are sealed bearings. You may need to remove the rear fender to get the tire out of the bike. We typically would just remove the rear bolts and tilt the fender up. Put the bolts back in and then put a rag between the fender and the bolts and rest the fender back down on the bolts.
If you have Brembo brakes the rotor are suppose to float and will rattle slightly by design. If needed, you can contact Brembo (QTMi Ananheim, CA) to get new buttons and an outer ring for your rotors.
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@poopie1
SubscriberThanks. Yes I have Brembo so I’ll give them a call.
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@poopie1
SubscriberIs a slide hammer the only way to get these bearings out?
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@headjanitor
EditorYou can tap them out using a long 1/2″ drive extension from the back side thru the hub.
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