Front Wheel Bearing Question.

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20 Mar 2010 14:58 #354936 by Oldwolf
Front Wheel Bearing Question. was created by Oldwolf
While I was changing Fork Oil and adding Progressive Front Springs and also rebuilding Front M/C and Front Brake Calipher I noticed that my Front Wheel can be pulled side to side 1/16th to 1/8th of a inch with the Brake Calipher removed. Bike is on the Center stand and if I tilt it so that the Front wheel is off the ground and spin it, the Wheel spins free no Wobble. I have never noticed wobble when riding. Is it Wheel Bearing Time?? I noticed the movement when working the front fork up and down when changing the Fork Oil. Grap the top and both of the tire and movement similar to when checking Tie rods on a Car or Truck. Any Ideas? Thanks. Is this normal, and I've never noticed it. Remember Brake Calipher removed, Bike on Center stand. Thanks again.
1977 KZ1000A1, 1105cc,Mikuni RS34mm FS, K&N Pods,Kerker 4/1,Dyna S Ign,Coils & Plug Wires,Progressive Sup. Front&Rear, Derale Oil Cooler.

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20 Mar 2010 15:02 #354937 by rstnick
Replied by rstnick on topic Front Wheel Bearing Question.
Does not sound good.
Is it a twist, where the hub is staying stationary, or is the whole wheel sliding side to side by 1/16~1/8" ?
Maybe your missing a spacer?
Rob
CANADA

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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, Progressive Suspension, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
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20 Mar 2010 16:16 #354961 by Oldwolf
Replied by Oldwolf on topic Front Wheel Bearing Question.
Just rechecked not sliding side to side but a tilt or tip side to side 1/16 to maybe 1/8th inch.Grap the top of one side and the bottom of the other side and push and tilt of the hub on the axle occurs at least 1/16th inch. What do you think? This does not show up with the Calipher in place.
1977 KZ1000A1, 1105cc,Mikuni RS34mm FS, K&N Pods,Kerker 4/1,Dyna S Ign,Coils & Plug Wires,Progressive Sup. Front&Rear, Derale Oil Cooler.

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20 Mar 2010 16:24 - 20 Mar 2010 16:29 #354963 by Mcdroid
Replied by Mcdroid on topic Front Wheel Bearing Question.
Oldwolf wrote:

Just rechecked not sliding side to side but a tilt or tip side to side 1/16 to maybe 1/8th inch.Grap the top of one side and the bottom of the other side and push and tilt of the hub on the axle occurs at least 1/16th inch. What do you think? This does not show up with the Calipher in place.


Does sound (feel :) ) like bearings...the caliper would stabilize movement. The good news is that wheel bearings are inexpensive. The bad news is they can be somewhat a pain to do but are uber easy with bearing driver/remover tool.

In retrospect, the wheel shouldn't tip even with bad bearings...it's like the axle is too small diameter...could this be possible that you have a smaller diameter axle?
Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
Last edit: 20 Mar 2010 16:29 by Mcdroid.

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25 Mar 2010 13:44 #356086 by Mr_Kryton
Replied by Mr_Kryton on topic Front Wheel Bearing Question.
Oldwolf, I got mine here for like $18.00 for the complete front and rear set and 5 bucks shipping.

www.ty-coon.com/categories.asp?cat=146

Best of luck,

Mike.

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