06-04-2012, 11:43 PM
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check your bearings more often than me ;) (pics)
had the sprocket side rear wheel bearing blow up on me this last weekend, I had to push the bike out but luckily not too far. keep those things greased!
 the two balls at the bottom are actually one that had split in half.
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06-05-2012, 12:43 AM
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Location: Sardis, BC, Canada
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Wow! I've never seen a ball bearing split before. 8O
With any of the bikes that I've been serious about, I've installed sealed bearings. I've never had one come apart on me.
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06-05-2012, 01:17 AM
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it was a sealed bearing (lower left pieces) , didn't seem to help it all that much though the hub also has and attempt at a seal too but the silt i ride in gets through them pretty easily it seems, this is my third set I've worn out in the back, but the first time one grenaded like that. 8O
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06-05-2012, 01:23 AM
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Thanks for posting the prudent warning, WA. 8O Every time I remove the rear wheel I inspect all parts of it thoroughly, especially the wheel bearings.
 Spud 
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06-05-2012, 11:05 PM
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having two on the sprocket side helps it spread the load of the engine pulling on it without gernading :wink:
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06-05-2012, 11:19 PM
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I'm going to buy some lithium grease asap, thanks!
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06-05-2012, 11:30 PM
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My XT225 rear wheel also has three bearings, with two on the sprocket side of the wheel. Spud
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