2023 Templar X rear wheel issue

Old-dude · 02-18-2023, 06:45 PM

Hi all, Got the bike on valentines day. First ride on Friday and immediately noticed a whining noise coming from the rear wheel. I have opened a tech case with powersportsmax. here is my description of issue to them:
Rear wheel has a whining noise when riding.

To troubleshoot:
1. first checked chain tension and rear sprocket chain guide. Both checked ok.
2. With chain removed could feel "drag" on wheel when rotating.
a) removed brake caliper and "drag could still be felt when spinning rear wheel
b) removed rear wheel (rear wheel was installed on bike from factory).
1. Rear wheel axle nut was very tight not sure what torque was but definitely more than 65 foot pounds
2. Upon inspection, metal slivers were found in coming of bearings,Either the bearings were seated too tight or the rear axle was tightened too tight. in addition the wheel hub sleeve (between the bearings) is misaligned and cannot be moved as the bearings are pushed too tightly against the hub sleeve. when reinstalling the axle will hit against the bearing as the sleeve is misaligned. I can tap the axle through with a rubber mallet to force it through. and believe that this is the source of the noise.

I have a couple of pics, just need to figure out how to post.

02-18-2023, 06:45 PM	#1
Old-dude Join Date: Feb 2023 Posts: 8	2023 Templar X rear wheel issue Hi all, Got the bike on valentines day. First ride on Friday and immediately noticed a whining noise coming from the rear wheel. I have opened a tech case with powersportsmax. here is my description of issue to them: Rear wheel has a whining noise when riding. To troubleshoot: 1. first checked chain tension and rear sprocket chain guide. Both checked ok. 2. With chain removed could feel "drag" on wheel when rotating. a) removed brake caliper and "drag could still be felt when spinning rear wheel b) removed rear wheel (rear wheel was installed on bike from factory). 1. Rear wheel axle nut was very tight not sure what torque was but definitely more than 65 foot pounds 2. Upon inspection, metal slivers were found in coming of bearings,Either the bearings were seated too tight or the rear axle was tightened too tight. in addition the wheel hub sleeve (between the bearings) is misaligned and cannot be moved as the bearings are pushed too tightly against the hub sleeve. when reinstalling the axle will hit against the bearing as the sleeve is misaligned. I can tap the axle through with a rubber mallet to force it through. and believe that this is the source of the noise. I have a couple of pics, just need to figure out how to post.
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