docc Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 I thought (hoped) I would try to bleed it again and that's when i found the bad wheel bearing. The wobbly wheel was pushing the pistons back into the caliper. Thinking back I can recall a tapping sensation at times through the left footpeg. I passed it off. Should have inspected closely instead! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mznyc Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I tried to warn you. http://www.v11lemans.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13294&hl=%2Brear+%2Bwheel+%2Bbearings+%2Bmznyc&do=findComment&comment=143425 We both got lucky! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 Haha, yeah: I resemble this remark: "Figured I could get a few rides in before looking at shaft/bearings,et all.Hope we all learn a thing or two from my good luck." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 mznyc, thanks for the, er, encouragement . . . with the rear wheel off for a tire change, I found the right bearing a bit rough. After cleaning it out entirely, it was definitely 'notchy' and I replaced it. Looks like it was original to the bike (14 years/92,600 miles). As it turns out, the left side rear wheel bearing has been replaced a third time: first at ~14,000 miles, second after another ~35,000, and now after ~40,000. I would guess that the left side rear bearing is somehow under greater strain but I don't know why . . . maybe just more exposure to the spray and weather? Now, I'm trying to follow my own advice . . . while the rear wheel is off . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_Roy Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 After years of looking at Guzzi wheels with cheap 2RS ball races for bearings imagine my surprise when I pulled the wheels apart on my 72 Eldorado to find tapered rollers with a proper dedicated seal. I think it's a good idea to have at least one spare bearing with you when traveling any distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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