Got a flat on the trailer because of a bad bearing

[SpyderFun]

...My question is IS there a rule of thumb for when one should change the bearings on the back wheel? Any input would be appreciated.

Chris

Mike's Personal Rule is, 1st completely clean and remove all of the old grease from the bearing assy. Then see how much radial and axial ply there is compared to a new bearing assy. (or you can actually measure this wear using a dial indicator). Finally, see what the manufacture recommends as "maximum wear" (ie play) for replacement of assy. You should get several thousands of miles before this is actually required, if preventative/scheduled maintenance is observed.

It is ALWAYS cheaper to replace a bearing assy versus having an accident caused by bearing failure.

Hope this helps.

[Lamonster]

Mike's Personal Rule is, 1st completely clean and remove all of the old grease from the bearing assy. Then see how much radial and axial ply there is compared to a new bearing assy. (or you can actually measure this wear using a dial indicator). Finally, see what the manufacture recommends as "maximum wear" (ie play) for replacement of assy. You should get several thousands of miles before this is actually required, if preventative/scheduled maintenance is observed.

It is ALWAYS cheaper to replace a bearing assy versus having an accident caused by bearing failure.

Hope this helps.

The bearings on the real wheel are sealed so there is no grease to remove or there shouldn't be.

[SpyderFun]

The bearings on the real wheel are sealed so there is no grease to remove or there shouldn't be.

Sorry I got brain locked on the trailer bearings! My Bad.....

[BajaRon]

That one is going to require a bit more than the recommended amount of Ride-On!

And a spare would have gotten you what.... Another 100 yards?

Where was your riding buddy? He could have told you there was something up with your trailer before it went bad....

[BajaRon]

Hubometer http://www.accutrakdirect.com/servle...bometer/Detail
Another free R & D for Can-Am.

With all this work you're doing for BRP, you should be an employee Doc! You could head up their 'Antagonist' department!