Pike Team Airs Question.

Bungalow Bill

I was just cleaning up my trusty stead and gave it a confidence check and bang there was some play.

The Maxle is locked off tight as it can go, the play is minimal maybe one or two mm if that.

The Forks are 07/08 and have less than 10hours ride time.

Any one had similar issue? I'm not overly worried as I rode it today and it seems fine.

Bill.

supersonic

What is the hub?

Bungalow Bill

Hope Hubs

supersonic

Is the wheel sliding on the axle, or actual play in the bearings? There were some issues with Hope hubs and the spacers.

dave_hill

My money's on the bearings. Self same problem about 9 months ago solved with new wheel bearings!

If you grip the tyre and rock the wheel side to side, it feels massive but in reality is tiny. But the only way round it is to replace the bearings!

Bungalow Bill

It's not the sliding so must be the bearings. The wheel is only 7 months old bah humbug at least it's not a big job.

The play is not all that massive so will be ok for the next 4 weeks untill I can get some bearings. Agreed?

Tim.s

Ive got the same combo and mine do exactly the same, been like that for months with no ill effects!!

Bungalow Bill

I'm not overly worried if it does cause issues it will just be the bearings and as I plan on replacing them anyway no issue.

Now off to find a wheel bearing tutorial, what tools will I be requiring guys?

jairaj

maybe this might help?

Bungalow Bill

jairaj wrote:

maybe this might help?

Indeed it may thanks

I was just starting my searching when the Net went down damn Cypriot Phone Lines.

Time to get a few tools to add to my collection lol

dave_hill

Bungalow Bill wrote:

jairaj wrote:

maybe this might help?

Indeed it may thanks

I was just starting my searching when the Net went down damn Cypriot Phone Lines.

Time to get a few tools to add to my collection lol

That tutorials for the rear hub though, the front is MUCH simpler.

All you'll need is a small screwdriver, a hammer, a suitable drift (a length of aluminium or brass bar is ideal) and an old socket which should be slightlysmaller than the OD of the bearing.

Take the collars out of the ends of the hub to reveal the bearings.

Use the screwdriver to move the inner sleeve to one side then use the drift and hammer to tap out one bearing.

Remove the spacer and tap out the other bearing.

Replacement and reassembly is exactly the opposite procedure, but use the socket to tap the bearings home evenly. A spot of copper grease on the outer race of the bearing can ease things in. Another good tip is to stick the bearings int he freezer for 24 hours before you do it and remove them literally seconds before you fit them.

Total time to complete - no more than 5 minutes.

Bungalow Bill

Cheers Bud, ordered new bearing tonight should be here in 3-6 weeks (Forces Mail sucks =[ )

Should be all nice and non moving then :-D

Thanks for the quick replys as always guys

Bill.