Wheel bearing noise?

[Mutineer]

I am hearing a fairly high pitched whine when I go any faster than 20 mph. I think its coming from the front end. Theres no heat in the hub when I ride for a distance and I doesn't change pitch or anything when I am turning or anything like that. My front brake pads are starting to run thin but I think there is some life still left in them.

How long to wheel bearings usually last?

Has anyone else experienced something similar? I ride a 1990 600 with about 14000 miles on it.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

[badwithcomputer]

how about your chain? how does it feel? how much play?

[Mutineer]

how about your chain? how does it feel? how much play?

Just changed the chain, the old one had some links that were binding. The new one is nicely adjusted and my alignment is within 1/16th of an inch from swingarm pivot to axel bolt on each side.

[rexazz2]

for the price of a all balls set , open up and replace
when were they done last ?

[TRPUT]

Better still - just go to a bearing supplier and ask for a pair of 15X42X13 sealed bearings - preferably x-japan. The pair should cost you less than $10.

http://www.vxb.com/page/bearings/PROD/kit8050

[thetable]

Better still - just go to a bearing supplier and ask for a pair of 15X42X13 sealed bearings - preferably x-japan. The pair should cost you less than $10.

They don't come with the seals, and they aren't necessarily rated to handle to speed, temps, loads, and conditions seen on a bike.

Besides, $10 and some change will get you the AllBalls setup for the front of a '90 Kat complete with replacement seals.

[TRPUT]

They don't come with the seals, and they aren't necessarily rated to handle to speed, temps, loads, and conditions seen on a bike.

Besides, $10 and some change will get you the AllBalls setup for the front of a '90 Kat complete with replacement seals.

Specs on speed, temp etc suggest they are fine and bikes are a listed application on the ones I bought. But you're right - they don't come as a kit with seals. However, the bearing shop was happy to "throw in" the required seals.

$10!! Over here, an All Balls set was $40 delivered. .

[thetable]

$10!! Over here, an All Balls set was $40 delivered. .

At that price, yeah, I'd be running whatever.