Was replacing the front brake pads when I realized the front wheel bearings are shot. Seems to me I'll be replacing lots of suspension parts on this thing. The tie rod ends are worn as well but will wait a while before I replace them. Only 1200 miles!! Any Vinson owners out there with these issues?

 

I checked mine last week, left front bearings are bad so I ordered new ones for both sides hopefully I will get them on this weekend. Brake pads are worn down alot too 4000km on mine. I never checked the tie rods though.

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I replaced brakes all around at about 1100 miles with EBC SV pads. Got about 200 miles on em and notice no wear yet. I was riding about 3 weeks ago and noticed a squeek in my front. Checked it out and the front left bearings were starting to go. So I ordered Pivot Works set and changed them. I will change the right side when I get a chance even though they seem OK, I didnt have time as I was trying to be ready for a "big" ride while on vacation.. This is the only problem ive had with my vinson, except letting it sit up too much and having to get the carb cleaned. The bearing issue I am almost positive was due to my own fault. I have a bad habit of spraying high pressure in the inside wheel / brake area when washing mud out. Not good for seals im guessing!(really not guessing, just making stupid fun of myself)!

 

My Eiger eats up bearings also...I am currently useing some Yamaha big bear bearings (tounge twister). I've never seen a big bear with bad front wheel bearings....also...All *****' bearings have two seals on them so far so good