motorcycle wheel bearings
motorcycle wheel bearings
Author :Admin | Publish Date:2013-04-18 10:30:31
"Motorcycle wheel bearings" support the wheel hubs on the
axles. Bearings require a certain amount of pressure, otherwise referred to as
preload. The specific amount of preload determines the number of bearings that
support the wheel hubs at any given time. Cone flats thread onto the axles and
press bearing cones against the bearings. Adjusting bearing cone preload
prolongs the life of the bearings. With proper preload, light drag should be
noticed when spinning the wheels.
Wheels with quick-release levers present a challenge. Closing the lever
alters the preload. Adjusting bearings on wheels that have quick-release levers
may take several attempts.
Motorcycle wheel bearings should last for
years and provide you with thousands of miles of travel---but they won't last
forever. In some cases they even fail completely if they haven't been maintained
correctly. Part of a maintenance schedule should include replacement of wheel
bearings before they fail. The procedure isn't that difficult if you have about
an hour and a few small tools. Front and back wheels are similar in procedure to
change bearings and only require slightly different tooling.
For the vast majority of applications (including bicycles), even so called
"cheap" Chinese bearings are more than adequate if they are properly lubricated.
For non-competitive riding, an automotive wheel bearing grease will keep your
motorcycle wheel bearings happy for thousands of miles. I suggest solvent (70%
isopropyl alcohol is fine) cleaning the balls, raceways, cones, etc, drying then
immediately apply the grease to all the metal surfaces inside the bearing
system. Use nitrile gloves - your finger oils are bad for ntn bearings.
motorcycle wheel bearings should last for years and provide you with
thousands of miles of travel---but they won't last forever. In some cases they
even fail completely if they haven't been maintained correctly. Part of a
maintenance schedule should include replacement of motorcycle wheel bearings
before they fail. The procedure isn't that difficult if you have about an hour
and a few small tools. Front and back wheels are similar in procedure to change ina bearings and only require slightly
different tooling.
An important aspect of bicycle maintenance is to grease the motorcycle
wheel bearings. This helps to avoid costly future repairs and give you a much
smoother, more comfortable ride. The motorcycle wheel bearings are between the
cup in the wheel hub and a cone screwed to the wheel axle.
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