wheel bearing replacement

[ggc9898]

hi, i was wondering how long before we need to replace the wheel bearing in our bikes?

i just change the bearing at 31000km (20th month 2B bike )for the rear wheel.

 

the fella said the bearing is due to change as the the turning of the bearing is not as smooth as new.

some more gave me a new bearing to compare .

yes not as smooth but i thought only need to replace when it is damaged??

 

so which is which?

price of replace for the rear wheel bearing is $30.

 

can any bros pls advise??

 

thanks

 

 

also heard before shops like to carrot ppl using this

[kisho]

change when damaged. i just had to change both my front and rear. the bearing supposed to be round right? mine was near oval. haha

[tiku]

change when damaged.. normally during tyre change...

[Demon]

change when damaged..

 

There are plenty of symptoms for worn out bearings, so they should be replaced before they are damaged. Bearings should be regarded as one of the consumables and should be replaced at regular interval.

 

normally during tyre change...

I know some Goldwing owners do that

[SV650]

Looking at what you say, it's good to replace based on your mechanic recommendation, especially he let you compare your existing bearing to a new set of bearing. Don't think he is out to con you if he let you do the comparision. It will probably cost you more if you wait till your bearings are badly worn and resulted in other parts damange.

[ggc9898]

thank you for the inputs

[tiku]

There are plenty of symptoms for worn out bearings, so they should be replaced before they are damaged. Bearings should be regarded as one of the consumables and should be replaced at regular interval.

 

 

I know some Goldwing owners do that

 

 

previously physical inspection by guru without removing the wheel, bearing feels gd, but whn i go tyre change there were water inside when it haven been raining for days... so jus changed... but wat was the recommended mileage to change bearing?

[Demon]

previously physical inspection by guru without removing the wheel, bearing feels gd, but whn i go tyre change there were water inside when it haven been raining for days... so jus changed... but wat was the recommended mileage to change bearing?

 

There should be a seal to minimise foreign particles and water from contact with the bearings. Bearings should be lubricated periodically.

 

Most Jap bikes do not stipulate when to change the bearings. They usually advice to "rotate the inner ring (of the bearing) by hand to inspect if any abnormal noise occurs or rotating smoothing" ie, check for play.

 

When to change the bearings depends on the type of bike and usage. As for me, same time as my sprockets.

[fz35s]

I would replace all my wheel bearings every 50,000km as a preventive maintenace

Edited September 15, 2011 by fz35s

[ggc9898]

preventive maintence.good idea.

[followthelaw]

are there any tell tale signs that the wheel bearing or some call it the bearing hub.....need to be replaced???.........sounds/handling etc?????

[Isopropyl]

during tyres change, the mechanic show me the bearing is not turning smoothly. took out the 2 bearing and one of it have sound when shaked. as for the rear, he told me it is still good to use.

 

find a mechanic you trust and go for thier advice.

[followthelaw]

Ohhhh....so turn got sound lah.....roughly how much to change both wheel bearings for honda phahtom 200??? thg mine no sound but think previous owner may not have change and during the last tyre change i also did not change

[fydo87]

i just bought set of rim.. after using, at a speed of 100km/h, my bike rim start start to make noise like tek tek sound.. bearing n rim all new.. cn anyone help me with this? is it the bearing?

[krp]

I changed mine when my mechanic shook my wheel horizontally and showed me that the wheel was 'loose'. He did the same for the rear wheel but there was no movement, so end up changed front wheel bearing

 

Another good indicator would be when you are squeezing through traffic and you feel that your steering is not as sharp and accurate as it should be..

[jayz]

im due to change my both tyres. is it wise to just change the bearing too? wheel bearing change cost how much?

[Isopropyl]

im due to change my both tyres. is it wise to just change the bearing too? wheel bearing change cost how much?

 

ask the mechanic to test the bearing for you. change only when needed.

 

as for how much, it depend on your bike. give them a call before going down.