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hamish86

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Front bearing is not feeling great!!
« on: 30 May 2016, 04:29:09 pm »
Hey dudes, bit of an issue, i have ridden from essex to wales to the brecon beacons and my wheel bearing on front wheel is making a horrible grinding noise and the vibrations are intermitant but dont feel the safest when they are there. I have only been riding for six months and tbh im not sure how severe this is and i need to get back home tomorrow. If i take it easy will the bike be safe to ride bk home? (250 miles) or should i be looking to get it sorted before i even consider jumping back on??? Any advice would be great cheers.

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Re: Front bearing is not feeling great!!
« Reply #1 on: 30 May 2016, 04:41:48 pm »
If it's the wheel bearings then I wouldn't even consider riding it. You need to get it sorted asap.
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Re: Front bearing is not feeling great!!
« Reply #2 on: 30 May 2016, 04:50:17 pm »
250 miles on shot bearings is not a good idea at all.
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Re: Front bearing is not feeling great!!
« Reply #3 on: 30 May 2016, 04:58:30 pm »
Cheers. I thought as much. Bloody marvelous

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Re: Front bearing is not feeling great!!
« Reply #4 on: 30 May 2016, 05:00:23 pm »
When buying the bearings, can anyone tell me specifically what bearings i need please? Also there is a local bike mechanic, if i were to take it in is something they can usually do there and then, or could i expext to wait for parts?

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Re: Front bearing is not feeling great!!
« Reply #5 on: 30 May 2016, 05:23:16 pm »
Yamaha dealer/mechanic might have them in stock if you're very lucky, but more than likely they'll need to get them in for next day delivery.


Under bearings section, you should replace both sides.


http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/yamaha/fzs_600_fazer_sp/00/
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Re: Front bearing is not feeling great!!
« Reply #6 on: 30 May 2016, 06:07:29 pm »
Thankgod for breakdown cover. Gutted as the weather is bloody amazing here and roads are sweet. Gutted!

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Re: Front bearing is not feeling great!!
« Reply #7 on: 07 June 2016, 04:18:50 pm »
I'm no feeling great either, but that has no bearing on this story http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/lol.gif

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Re: Front bearing is not feeling great!!
« Reply #8 on: 07 June 2016, 06:06:35 pm »
Any motorcycle shop would've replaced it for about 30quid

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Re: Front bearing is not feeling great!!
« Reply #9 on: 07 June 2016, 06:43:50 pm »
You need 2 of  6203 C3 2RS any bike shop should be able to do it for you in less than an hour