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06 500 HO loose front wheel bearings - 11/5/2008 10:10:38 PM

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I noticed the other day there is a bit of play in the front end. I think its the wheel bearings. How do you tighten them? Thanks.

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RE: 06 500 HO loose front wheel bearings - 11/5/2008 10:22:50 PM

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you would have to replace them

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RE: 06 500 HO loose front wheel bearings - 11/6/2008 9:42:29 AM

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How much play is acceptable? I only have 4000 miles would this be normal wear? Thanks.

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RE: 06 500 HO loose front wheel bearings - 11/6/2008 12:01:45 PM

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4000 i would consider normal wear...heck i'd be happy if mine lasted 400

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RE: 06 500 HO loose front wheel bearings - 11/6/2008 3:25:02 PM

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4000 i would consider normal wear...heck i'd be happy if mine lasted 400

I was thinking the same exact thing,lol. I'll be tickeled pink if I even get 4000 miles out of my WHOLE bike.

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RE: 06 500 HO loose front wheel bearings - 11/6/2008 5:48:10 PM

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Sounds like you guys ride them pretty rough to only expect 4000 miles. Mines been on mostly smooth roads on the place i ride. It's higher speeds that's why so many miles.

Checked the bike on the stand and it is the wheel bearings that are loose. The left side moves back and forth about 1/16" at the rim to strut location, the othes side is just noticable. Do they need to be replaced?

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RE: 06 500 HO loose front wheel bearings - 11/6/2008 6:11:02 PM

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If you let them get real bad, it will eventually rub the speedo sensor and ruin it...........................

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RE: 06 500 HO loose front wheel bearings - 11/6/2008 6:17:59 PM

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Also If the bearing ever seizes it will spin in the strut damaging it. Then you either have to take it to a machine shop to have oversized bearings put in or replace the strut.

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RE: 06 500 HO loose front wheel bearings - 11/6/2008 7:42:29 PM

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So these are not tapered bearing races?

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RE: 06 500 HO loose front wheel bearings - 11/6/2008 7:47:48 PM

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No. the bearing is pressed into the strut housing.

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RE: 06 500 HO loose front wheel bearings - 11/6/2008 8:42:14 PM

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Thanks for the replys. Does it seem with that amount of play the bearings need to be replaced?. Is it a common maintainence item?

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RE: 06 500 HO loose front wheel bearings - 11/6/2008 8:47:54 PM

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This is a common maintenance replacement. I would go ahead and take care of it now while there is no damage done. Like the other guys have stated, you don't want to let them get bad. Once they start going out, they usually go quickly.

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RE: 06 500 HO loose front wheel bearings - 11/6/2008 9:10:25 PM

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So just buy bearings, or do the races need to be done also? Is it like an automotive type replacement?

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RE: 06 500 HO loose front wheel bearings - 11/6/2008 9:16:52 PM

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What year is it?

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RE: 06 500 HO loose front wheel bearings - 11/6/2008 9:23:26 PM

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Duh....I see that it's an 06 model. You will just need the bearings, about $65 each.

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RE: 06 500 HO loose front wheel bearings - 11/6/2008 9:35:22 PM

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From which supplier. TK's

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RE: 06 500 HO loose front wheel bearings - 11/6/2008 9:36:34 PM

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I alway use bikebandit.com for OEM parts.

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RE: 06 500 HO loose front wheel bearings - 11/6/2008 9:44:06 PM

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Local autoparts store. Ferderal Mogal # 510014 for the front 510013 for the rear.

Most stores have the rear in stock. The front you'll most likely have to order.

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RE: 06 500 HO loose front wheel bearings - 11/6/2008 9:46:56 PM

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You can also google All Balls Bearings.

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RE: 06 500 HO loose front wheel bearings - 11/7/2008 2:54:32 PM

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Just these last few questions. Bye the way thanks for the help. Any preference on bearing brands? I found BCA, and Timken so far? Also does the bearing come right out after removing the snap ring or must it be punched out from the CV side.

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RE: 06 500 HO loose front wheel bearings - 11/7/2008 4:03:18 PM

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Not sure on the brands, but it will need to be punched out or pressed out.

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RE: 06 500 HO loose front wheel bearings - 11/7/2008 8:17:40 PM

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i used all balls. got them all for 100 bucks. ya the bearing will have to be pressed or punched out from the cv side. you might as well replace them now before they go out and damage something.

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RE: 06 500 HO loose front wheel bearings - 11/7/2008 9:08:09 PM

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You can also google All Balls Bearings.

Yeap they sell good bearings and a good price.

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RE: 06 500 HO loose front wheel bearings - 11/26/2008 2:22:00 PM

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Got the bad front bearing replaced yesterday and it solved the problem. Took about 2 hours but the rest will go faster now Ive done one.

All Balls Bearings couldn't sell to me because I'm not a shop. Went thru Bike Bandit, which had a Moose kit, which was labled ABB. Same price too. Go figure. Timken is the brand on the fronts bye the way. Tks again.

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