Front axle bearing question ?
09-12-22, 10:37 PM
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Front axle bearing question ?
I was planning on getting my bearings repacked this winter. Dispite how old my bike is the wheels seemed to spin freely. In the last couple days I have noticed a weird sensation I believe coming from my front wheel. It is not making any noise and doesn't appear to have any play in it. I can't help but wonder if it could be the axle bearing. What I"m feeling is hard to describe, almost like there is some play in the wheel. I raised the front up spun the wheel, everything seems normal. I'm going by the LBS tomorrow and see what they think. Anyone here have any ideas , thanks !
09-13-22, 04:06 AM
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Weird sensation doesn’t really help us. Is it a vibration or loose feeling or….? If the wheel is off the bike , turn the axle with the wheel stationary . If the bearings are in need of attention you will feel it. Spinning the wheel while it is still mounted on the bike is much harder to determine bearing health , unless there is play.
09-13-22, 05:59 AM
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Weird Sensation...well that certainly indicates a problem...sigh
Does the axle move when you move the wheel perpendicular to its rotation direction? If so then it needs adjusting.
Does the axle move when you move the wheel perpendicular to its rotation direction? If so then it needs adjusting.
09-14-22, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mdarnton
Is the headset loose?
09-14-22, 01:06 PM
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Loose headset will make it hunt.
09-14-22, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 1964Supersport
Anyone here have any ideas?
09-14-22, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by SurferRosa
I know this sounds really preposterous, but hear me out: buy two $10 cone wrenches and overhaul it.
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