Greasing the axles & wheel bearings: Difference between revisions
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As for the wheel bearings, you just pry off the dust cover, and then force as much clean grease into the bearings as possible. Some people like to clean them first (flush with parts cleaner), but just having grease in there is FAR more important than having Clean grease in there (so long as the dust covers stay intact). Anyway, you force the grease in with your fingers. It's messy, but simple. | As for the wheel bearings, you just pry off the dust cover, and then force as much clean grease into the bearings as possible. Some people like to clean them first (flush with parts cleaner), but just having grease in there is FAR more important than having Clean grease in there (so long as the dust covers stay intact). Anyway, you force the grease in with your fingers. It's messy, but simple. | ||
Another thing that needs greasing are the spacers for the rear wheel. We have seen several which have visible wear, even though they are not supposed be a load-bearing item. | |||
Also, pull the sprocket carrier and fill/pack the bearing with grease every time the wheel is off. This is a semi-open bearing. | |||