Wheel bearing average longevity

[Kratos]

How many miles are you guys getting out of your rear wheel bearings? Who's gone the longest without changing them?

 

[boborgera]

How many miles are you guys getting out of your rear wheel bearings? Who's gone the longest without changing them?

I got about 17/18 thousand miles out of them, But i think i was stretching it a little.

 

[Lamonster]

I've gone 30K on my RS and over 40K on my RT. My current RT has 22K with stock bearings.

 

[Bob Denman]

But who really wants to find out when they're going to fail? :shocked:
Anytime that they're up under her skirt putting on a new tire; bearings are gonna be part of the equation! :thumbup:

 

[Lamonster]

But who really wants to find out when they're going to fail? :shocked:
Anytime that they're up under her skirt putting on a new tire; bearings are gonna be part of the equation! :thumbup:

I get about 12K out of a rear tire, there's no way I'm going to change them every 12K, I will inspect them and change if needed but you're more likely to cause problems changing them too often than not.

 

[wilfredopr]

I get about 12K out of a rear tire, there's no way I'm going to change them every 12K, I will inspect them and change if needed but you're more likely to cause problems changing them too often than not.

I think, every two rear tires will be reasonable.

 

[Bob Denman]

I never said that I wasn't a big chicken...

Since I don't change tires; I just kind of figure that it's the safest bet, IN MY CASE, to have the dealer handle it then... pps:

*Your mileage; of course, may vary! :thumbup:

 

[Firefly]

But who really wants to find out when they're going to fail? :shocked:
Anytime that they're up under her skirt putting on a new tire; bearings are gonna be part of the equation! :thumbup:

I have to agree. I've been doing them every other rear tire... but I was only getting 7,500 miles out of a rear tire on my GS.. so every 15,000.

I also agree with Lamont that changing them that often CAN cause other issues. My last bearing problem was the double row bearing was spinning it was so loose in the hub. Was this from changing them too often? or did the bearing start to seize and thus spin? Perhaps a combination of the two.

I ended up peening the inside of the hub for a tight fit, but realized this would be the last time I could use that hub.

With the new lower belt tensions, in addition to keeping pressure off the engine bearings... there is less pressure on the rear ones... so you can probably go into the 20,000 - 30,000 mile area without too much to worry about.

 

[Texmac1011]

My wife's rear bearings went out at 32,000 miles. It really wasn't a fun experience.....................

 

[Bob Denman]

Just in case anybody wanted to buy a spare rear wheel that's been chromed... :shocked:
There's one sitting on EBay right now! :yikes:
Sounds like the perfect addition to a Limited. :thumbup:

Of course; I forgot to grab a link to it... pps:

 

[Kratos]

I have a technical question......Does the entire hub have to be dis-assembled to change the rear tire (assuming you're not changing the bearings), or can the shop change the rear tire with just taking off the rotar and leaving the hub bolted on?

 

[Spyder Monkey]

I have a technical question......Does the entire hub have to be dis-assembled to change the rear tire (assuming you're not changing the bearings), or can the shop change the rear tire with just taking off the rotar and leaving the hub bolted on?

Just did it this morning... I'm not saying it is impossible to get an old tire off and and a new tire on with all that stuff still mounted but it would be in the way for every tire changing machine I have seen. You do need two 15mm sockets to get the hub off.

Hint if you are as dumb as me:
Once the axle is out and the caliper is loose and the wheel is off, the rear sprocket just pulls off. Don't sit there and turn those 15mm nuts on the hub until you have a blister. You have to get the sprocket off so you can hold the nut on the other side with a second 15mm socket.

David

 

[Bob Denman]

Hi Kratos,
You sure ask good questions! :thumbup:

 

[Lava Flow]

bearings

Hi Guys
I just checked the new updated periodic maintenance schedule dated 2012-12 I got with my 2012 RT Limited that I purchased in July of this year (which I am sure most of you have or have seen) and it says to Inspect rear axle bearings at 14,000 mil and replace the Rear sprocket bearing at 28,500 mil. So are you talking about the axle bearings or sprocket bearing?

 

[hecoon]

I must be really lucky
my spyder 2008 #1004 has 74k on the speedo.

i just ordered the bearing for the rear and my mech will put them on next week.

i ordered them because i was afraid they would leave me beside the road.
this has been an exciting ride and i love the spyder so much i bought a 2009 phantom with 3500 miles.
i'll do better on the maint on this one.

i have 43k on the rear tire a kumho and it still has plenty of tread on it.

 

[NancysToy]

I have 21,000 on my RTS with no problems. Inspected at 14k when the tire was changed, and they were still good to go.

 

[cyclelover63]

I have a 2009 RS SE5 and had the rear tire and wheel bearings replaced last week at 15,000 miles...There was nothing wrong with the bearings,but didn't want to have to worry about them..And,we did pull an America's Best trailer from Illinois to Durango owners event..I think I will go every other rear tire from now on..

 

[TuckMiddle]

Rear bearings and seals

The new inspection sheet says to inspect the rear bearings every 14,000 and to replace them at 28,500 or some such wierd number.
The rear seals and slider are to be replaced every 14,000. Mine were done under the new 9,300 inspection, which was originally to be the 3rd 6,000.

And that's as much as I know about that.

Tuck

 

[Kratos]

Hi Kratos,
You sure ask good questions! :thumbup:

Just trying to think way ahead....LOL

 

[ITSMYWIFES]

Just did it this morning... I'm not saying it is impossible to get an old tire off and and a new tire on with all that stuff still mounted but it would be in the way for every tire changing machine I have seen. You do need two 15mm sockets to get the hub off.

Hint if you are as dumb as me:
Once the axle is out and the caliper is loose and the wheel is off, the rear sprocket just pulls off. Don't sit there and turn those 15mm nuts on the hub until you have a blister. You have to get the sprocket off so you can hold the nut on the other side with a second 15mm socket.

David

I was able to change tire and balance by just removing pulley. I've attached pictures of my tire machine and balancer.