Repacking/Overhaul Those Wheel Bearing...

[Autocycler]

I came across a helpful tutorial on overhauling wheel bearings.

How To Overhaul Wheel Bearings - Bicycle Repair Video Tutorial

Hope it is helpful...now....go ride.

 

[deacon]

It doesn't take a lot of time to do this job but man is it worth it. Just the peace of mind if nothing else.

 

[Autocycler]

I've been unpleasantly surprised to find that many new bikes come from the factory with very little grease on the wheel bearings and on the headset. This problem compounds itself on a motorized bike where there the bearings carry a heavier load and run at higher speeds.

One of the resident MB gurus on this site (Bikeguy Joe I think) recommended packing the bearings with red high temp grease so you can tell when the bearings/race are wearing...the grease turns black....very good advice.

 

[paul]

awesome post! moving copy to classic area