Rear wheel sideways movement/play (Forgive the wording)

[No]

Hi there.


Just noticed some sideways movement in my rear wheel & can feel quite squirrely on certain corners.


Just wondered if this would be a wheel bearing issue or if there is something else that could be causing it. It doesn't seem to be the swing arm, & no scraping noises. The wheel moves freely.


Was unsure if there could be something else that can be tightened.


Figured i'd enquire here before asking a local bike mechanic on the off chance i can tighten something myself.


Any help appreciated & thank you

[Gnasher]

Sounds like wheel bearings, that said it could be a loose spindle or worn swing arm bushes.   

[darrsi]

Check the rear shock for oil leaks.
If they leak, or are just generally knackered, you end up riding corners on the spring alone, which feels like the rear end is sliding when cornering.

[No]

Sounds like wheel bearings, that said it could be a loose spindle or worn swing arm bushes.   

Thanks for the reply i'll replace all bearings anyway & report back.


Cheers again.

[No]

Sounds like wheel bearings, that said it could be a loose spindle or worn swing arm bushes.   

Thanks for the reply i'll replace all bearings anyway & report back.


Cheers again.

Thanks for the reply. I got the bike up on the centre stand and the back wheel alone can be rattled sideways (forgive the wording) There's probably 1-2mm of sideways movement but i'll get the bearings replaced & at the same time hopefully the mechanic can tighten whatever may need tightening.


I'll report back & cheers again for the reply/