Got to Coos bay 1 hour after hitting the dunes axel bearing went to crap..this happened to a friend of mine's ds a month ago..are we the only ones ?

 

The bearings may have just loostened up. Mine did that twice before I modified my 0-fade nut to hold better. If you caught it soon enough sand may not have got inside. You may want to take it apart to check but my bet is, you readjust the nut and all will be fine.

 

mine sh*t the bed

 

Mine ate crap about 8 months ago. Destroyed my bearing housing, and messed up my axle. I ended up replacing the housing with a RAD bearing housing, and a Durablue axle. So far all has been good.

I also used a durablue sprocket hub to shave a little rotating mass.

 

Yeah the axle bearing is probably one of the most neglected maintenance items. I would recommend tearing it down at least once a year for inspection and a bearing repack. If you've been through any water on a ride, do it right after you get home. And make sure you check the "anti-fade" nut, as part of your pre ride check list every time you go out.

-Tom

 

it's not so much the bearing going to hell, the collar that holds pressure against it loosens up and let's it self destruct!! when i titen the collar on mine i alway tap on the end of the socket against the bolt in the collar much titer than you can by hand. seems to have fixed it. i also check repack rear bearings 2 times ayear.

 

I just replaced my axel bearings and seals also. All these bearings are is Timkin trailer bearings, so I just went to a place called gene's bearing and got replacement seals and bearings. Total cost $45. I might drill a hole in my swing arm and tap in a grease fitting on the carrier. And when I need to grease the bearings just loosen the carrier and move it to line up the fitting and hole in the swingarm. Grease it up and tighten the chain....... DONE, and you don't have to take the whole $hit apart. The key is to pack the bearings REALLY good and you shouldn't have any problems for quite a while if you keep them adjusted also.

 

I only paid $32 for new Timken bearings and seals at Erie bearing. God only knows what the dealer wants for them. I figure at that cost its worth changeing them out once a year.

 

I see it must be a weak spot..will have to replace them and make sure the jam nut stays tight..thanks guys for your insight..

 

Do you have those part # still ? I thinking of get a set, then I will never have to pu tthem on. I like to be prepared [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]