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Post by lexmotorider on May 28, 2013 15:43:25 GMT -5
Hi guys I posted elsewhere but got no replies...
My front wheel seems "weird" reminds me of when I had a flat, but I don't have a flat, just seems bumpy and a bit grindy, there are occasional and random loud metalic knocking noises, I'm thinking that the bearings need changing and am reading up as I will attempt to change these myself (I really cannot afford to take it to a garage), from what I describe do you think it is the bearings?
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Post by hank on May 28, 2013 15:47:05 GMT -5
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If you spin the wheel by hand, how does it sound? and while rotating does it track true or wobble?
Take care and ride safely
Yours Hank
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Post by lexmotorider on May 28, 2013 16:19:57 GMT -5
I just went out in the dark, made a prop to get the front wheel off the ground and gave it a spin... it was surprisingly hard to actually spin, sounded a bit like metal on metal grinding and as it went round there was a high pitch squeak occasionally, but was surprised by how difficult and not freely it was turning, it did seem inline and didnt wobble at all... Any ideas? any help is greatly appreciate  |
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Post by hank on May 28, 2013 16:28:25 GMT -5
Hi
Have you also checked your disc brake pads to see if their binding or locking up? if its not them then it most likely is the wheel bearings or front axle
Take care and ride safely
Yours Hank
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Post by dragonsparks on May 28, 2013 16:29:41 GMT -5
Sounds like bad bearing's to me. You won't know till you take it a part. Good luck.  Dave |
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Post by scootnwinn on May 28, 2013 16:32:47 GMT -5
Sounds like the brakes are dragging like Hank said. You can see pretty easily whether they are touching or not.
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Post by lexmotorider on May 28, 2013 16:35:45 GMT -5
Thanks guys, I do think you are right on the brakes, but there is also a loud knocking every now and then when riding, would the brakes dragging account for that? I am thinking I will replace both brakes and bearings....wish me luck, I really am a novice, is this a job I can do myself (I did the rear brake discs and they are fine!! )
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Post by lexmotorider on May 28, 2013 16:38:35 GMT -5
Sounds like bad bearing's to me. You won't know till you take it a part. Good luck. Dave Thanks man!!! I need all the help I can get! |
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Post by shalomrider on May 28, 2013 16:39:36 GMT -5
howdy, i don't know if these are assembled like a car with the same parts in the same order, but that sounds to me like a spun bearing race or if a roller bearing like the cage has let go. that might happen if it had no lube or if the bearing were tightened too much.
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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Post by dragonsparks on May 28, 2013 17:45:04 GMT -5
make sure you take photo's of disacembley if possible to help with reacembley.
Good luck
Dave
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Post by devo344a on May 28, 2013 18:20:50 GMT -5
they are sealed bearings
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Post by lexmotorider on Jun 7, 2013 17:34:41 GMT -5
Hi guys, can I give an update to this thread.... It all went really really well! I changed the bearings fairly easy, only problem was that at one side the bearing had completely smashed and the outer race was pretty welded to the wheel, but took all of ten minutes to get out...was a lot easier than I thought, just got the bearings square into the wheel and tapped them down using a socket bit that just fit perfectly on the outer race so I could tap it down squarely... Also changed the brake pads which was incredibly easy However get this! today my bike was in the sun all day long, I went to press the ignition and teh button had heated up so much it snapped off chinese scooters suck!!! it starts by pressing the spring that was under the button but not really sure what to do? I cant really afford the whole part that has the light switches etc |
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Post by jerseyboy on Jun 7, 2013 17:45:11 GMT -5
These scoots need to be pampered,,they use the cheapest parts,,upgrade,,upgrade,,upgrade!!!!!
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Post by scootnwinn on Jun 7, 2013 19:49:11 GMT -5
These scoots need to be pampered,,they use the cheapest parts,,upgrade,,upgrade,,upgrade!!!!! Is there an upgraded switch or did you mean the whole bike. you should be able to wire in a temporary solution though I don't know if the switch is available separate. Maybe someone here has one they can send you... |
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Post by lexmotorider on Jun 8, 2013 15:57:11 GMT -5
for the time being its got tape over it and I can get it started, think I'll have to replace the entire housing on that side for the lights starter button etc...seriously chinese scooters suck! never had to do so much on one bike, saying that I did have a lot of problems with my gilera a few years ago!
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