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"Wheel Bearings" - FYI - Another Rhetorical rant....
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<blockquote data-quote="RossKean" data-source="post: 1424532" data-attributes="member: 19880"><p>The need to replace wheel bearings is reasonably common but not at as low mileage as yours. On my '07, I replaced the front at maybe 120,000 miles or so. Rear was untouched when I sold it at 185,000 miles. Mine weren't especially noisy yet but felt "notchy" when rotating them with a finger during a tire change. I always check. </p><p></p><p>I don't believe that Yamaha calls for grease upon installation of the front wheel other than the dust seal lips. I always apply a modest amount of grease on the axle on the theory that it doesn't hurt. Don't know if any makes its way to the bearings or not...</p><p></p><p>Bearings are sealed so dirt shouldn't get in during operation but might be an issue during changing tires. Same with water - not an issue during normal washing or rain but be very careful if you are using a pressure washer. I NEVER use one on the bike - too many places where a water blast will do no good.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RossKean, post: 1424532, member: 19880"] The need to replace wheel bearings is reasonably common but not at as low mileage as yours. On my '07, I replaced the front at maybe 120,000 miles or so. Rear was untouched when I sold it at 185,000 miles. Mine weren't especially noisy yet but felt "notchy" when rotating them with a finger during a tire change. I always check. I don't believe that Yamaha calls for grease upon installation of the front wheel other than the dust seal lips. I always apply a modest amount of grease on the axle on the theory that it doesn't hurt. Don't know if any makes its way to the bearings or not... Bearings are sealed so dirt shouldn't get in during operation but might be an issue during changing tires. Same with water - not an issue during normal washing or rain but be very careful if you are using a pressure washer. I NEVER use one on the bike - too many places where a water blast will do no good. [/QUOTE]
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