Damaged bearings There are at least 5 causes, here are the characteristics of damaged bearings – BlogOtips

Characteristics of worn or damaged wheel bearings include rust on the bearings, uneven tire wear, wheel noise, and old/wobbly/out-of-balance wheels.

The wheel bearing is a component of a motorcycle that acts as a bearing on the axle so that the motorcycle wheels can rotate correctly and stably. If the wheel bearing function is disrupted, it will affect the stability of the engine, for example, disrupt the balance of the engine when used on the road, and if allowed to continue, can cause uneven tire wear and even damage the wheels .

5 causes of damaged bearings

Motorcycle Wheel Bearing Maintenance Tips from Yamaha Main Dealer PT. Thamrin Brothers (South Sumatra and Bengkulu):

1. Do not drive at high speed on rough roads

In order for the wheel bearings to have a long service life and perform optimally, we advise motorists to always exercise caution, especially on damaged roads. Because if the engine hits the hole at high speed, the wheel bearing will immediately receive a strong enough impact, and this can shorten the life of the bearing. Therefore, always be careful when driving on damaged roads or avoid crossing potholes as much as possible.

2. Clean the wheel area after driving through a dirty puddle

During the rainy and flood season, after driving through puddles, clean the wheels. Because otherwise splashes of dirty water can damage the seal on the axle so that the lubricant in the wheel bearings is reduced or lost, as a result the bearing rusts and breaks down more quickly.

3. Avoid carrying goods that exceed capacity

It is common for many bikers to carry very large and heavy luggage on their bikes, although without realizing it, this can also shorten the life of the wheel bearings. Because when the motorcycle is running, the excessive load puts more pressure on the bearings. We therefore recommend that you bring the goods in accordance with the standards of the motorcycle owner’s manual.

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The modifications can cause wheel bearing problems, such as replacing tires that don’t fit (very small tires). This can lead to more collisions and vibrations because the tire size cannot handle it, so it will automatically be loaded on the wheel bearings. Therefore, avoid using tires that do not meet the manufacturer’s standards, especially smaller tyres.

5. Carry out bearing checks at the official repair shop

If you feel that the wheels are starting to become unstable or vibrate, immediately check with an official repair shop so that the wheel bearings can be replaced according to the manufacturer’s standards.