hamster Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 (edited) hi all just done a spen trial and i noticed something strange on the bike it seems to squirm side to side when i opened the throttle.checked all the bolts and axles and the tire pressure every thing as it should be.if i grab the back wheel and move it side to side there seems to be a lot of movement no bearing knock could it be the bearings starting to let go i'm baffled Edited October 15, 2006 by hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonty Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 Assuming the rear tyre is ok and the sidewalls are'nt knackered then just stick some new wheel bearings in. They're cheap and easy enough to replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie_lejeune Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 are you sure there isnt a spacer missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsrfun Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 Hamster you really need to find out exactly where the problem is you could start by holding the bike by one handlebar end and rock it side to side very quickly this should show which end of the bike is loose. It could be the head bearings as R2W says or loose engine mount bolts or anything else really so try and find where the problem is then there will be lots of helpful advice on TC. Let us know what you find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motojojo Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 Yes, you need to find the problem. Check the swing arm and everything in the rear end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted October 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 it could be wear in the rear swing arm bearings .if i rode my bike five miles over the moor with a flat tire (rear) would that knacker the side walls as the tire is about a month old? cheers for all the replies will investigate further Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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