Gotta question on bearings........last few highway rides commuting
I'm noticing down near the 30 - 40 mph a distinct whirring noise
(best described like the sound nobbly tires make at speed) . Would this
be bearings or what ? Obviously at higher speeds on the highway
can't hear it with wind noise.........just wondering....still handles okay
no weird shakes or anything. How can I check ?

 

Have you recently adjusted your chain and is it possibly too tight ?

That can cause the sound I think your describing.

 

I have Deano but she's at spec' between 1/2 and 3/4 inch play ........really
think it's down at the front .......which is why I'm a bit concerned

 

It's pretty simple to flop the front wheel out and check the bearings by hand - any roughness will be felt quite easily.

As long as you don't go buying OEM honda bearings they are pretty cheap to replace.

I can get hold of SKF bearings here for around £15 ($25) the pair

 

Deano, thinking I'll do just that tomorrow pm just to be on the safe side.

Thx

Sprock

 

What gear are you in...

 

7th ............for real though .........has me a bit nervous 'cause I'm crankin' her these days
No guts no glory and all that.......

 

If you need bearings, these guys have decent stuff for cheap- http://www.goallballs.com/vehicle_set.asp?stat=timedout

 

here is my thing.....dont suppose you have checked to see if something was caught in the brake pads causing the noise? i know probally stupid idea but just a thought

 

Hey there Dr Sprock , I had what sounds like a similar noise . Changed the front bearings couple of days ago and noise is cured

Took an hour tops , including wheel off and on .

The old bearings weren't so bad , could only feel a tiny bit of roughness in one bearing .

Bought mine off e-bay , front and rear bearings £9.70 inc postage