Front Wheel Bearings

[1675]

Yep, I'll go along with those, but I was REALLY clever and even put the identification ring dimensions on my drawing. You know, the one I can't find!

[GavJ]

 

I did measure but if I made new I probably wouldnt bother with them..

Right hand sacer has two rings, 11.50mm from each end
Left hand  spacer has one ring equidistant (10.00mm) from end

[GavJ]

updated drawing....... 

[tdragger]

ugh...just had a bearing let go just after 70k miles.  Felt it break at 80 mph on I-20 in Jackson, MS.  Luckily only 17 miles to the nearest Triumph dealer.  As typical, they don't have the parts so it's wait for overnight shipment.

[GavJ]

Jeez, you were lucky, how did the bike behave with the bearing collapsed? Could you brake without the front end going mad....

I assume these were the original bearings, if so they lasted a lot longer than one of mine did ..

[tdragger]

Originally Posted by GavJ

Jeez, you were lucky, how did the bike behave with the bearing collapsed? Could you brake without the front end going mad....

I assume these were the original bearings, if so they lasted a lot longer than one of mine did ..

Original bearings.  I know, I know.  I should have replaced them a long time ago.

I felt the front wheel wobble and knew immediately what it was.  Minimal braking and just rolled to the side of the road praying that the whole front end wouldn't throw me off.

[1675]

I find it gives me peace of mind to change the bearings every 40,000 miles and not use a power wash on the bike at all. If I were to do it, keep the spray away from the front wheel bearings, switchgear and rear suspension linkages. In addition, I repack the area between the bearing and seals on the front wheel every time I have a new front tyre, which is about every 10,000 miles. Saves any chew whilst on the road.