Bearings

[bryanredfish]

I'm preparing for a fishing trip, and need some advice. After a 20 mile trip, the bearings don't seem too hot. The hub is not too hot to touch, but it is very warm. Is this a problem? How warm should they get? <br /><br />I have something like bearing-buddies (not the same thing), but they sling grease all over the wheel. Any ideas as to how I can stop this? Thanks much for the advice.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Bearings

You have grease escaping which is reducing the grease on the bearings.<br /><br />Differant size wheels also have a significant effect on heat. Small wheels must turn faster than larger diameter ones. Small ones heat up faster.<br /><br />Bite the bullet and get some real bearing buddies which are spring loaded. Repach the wheels and pre-load the bearing buddies so the springs are tensioned.<br /><br />Carry a small size grease gun with you and give the bearings a shot or two as needed.<br /><br />Bob