| Author | Message | ||
     Kttemplar |
I am going to change my tires soon. I have about 8500 miles on the bike so far. Is it a good idea to change the wheel bearings when changing the tires or is it better to wait till the bearing needs to be replaced? I plan on changing the brakes when I change tires. Also, what are some good bearings and where can I get them. Thanks for you ideas. Mike | ||
| Slaughter |
No need to change the bearings unless they've been damaged - unless there's been a recall on the 1125 bearings that I haven't read about?? | ||
| Dano_12s |
Is this the first tire change? What Slaughter said. | ||
| Ron_luning |
Change the bearings when you can feel any kind of sticking or roughness when you move them with your finger. Replace the brake pads when they are worn out. Or you can do like me and change them both with every tank of gas. | ||
| Doerman |
Don't fix what is working. Pulling the bearings and putting in new ones enough times can degrade the bearing seating surface. The biggest factor in bearing failure is not following the procedure when you put the wheel on. You are supposed to tighten the axle to torque spec. Then loosen it two turn and re-tighten. This allows the bearing to seat properly and not bind on something. | ||
| Kttemplar |
Dano12s, Yes, this is the first tire change. Mike | ||
| Dano_12s |
WOW! My first rear went to 3200mi.when the wear bars touched. | ||
| Kttemplar |
I am going to switch from the Cors III to Rosso.. | ||
| Doerman |
I did go with the Rossos. I like them. Seems to get a tad bit more mileage without giving up grip. | ||
| Ccryder |
Yep follow the steps when torquing the axle. How many miles??? LOL No you should not have to change wheel bearings for 30,000-60,000 miles. Neil S. | ||
| Kttemplar |
Thanks for all the input. Mike | ||
| Carter |
Whoa whoa you got 8500 miles on a Corsa III?!!! Are they mounted on a huffy... I ride a stock 1125cr and the threads are showing at 2800, lol not one burnout either. Kttemplar, whats your secret.....? | ||
| Kttemplar |
Not sure why I got so much mileage. I run 34psi front and 36psi rear. It is my daily driver and most of the ride is in NY traffic and freeways. I thought the shoddy roads around here would cause the tire to wear faster, but I guess not. The 1125R is my A to B transportation and a way to not pay so much in tolls. The tolls are about 1/2 for a motorcycle. So, instead of paying $300 a month (car) I pay $150 a month (MC) just to go across a bridge from Long Island to the Bronx every day. Mike (Message edited by kttemplar on February 21, 2009) | ||
| Pridayr |
Pardon the ignorant question, but what would you say your average speed is on the commute? Lot's of stop and go, or just rolling steady? I just broke 3300 miles on my CR, and it getting to be time... I think I just like twisting the throttle too much. Rob | ||
| Kttemplar |
It varies quite a bit. If you are wondering if it is mostly low MPH mileage; it is not. There are some sections that are stop and go, but for the most part it is at least 40-50 and usually not more than 90. I also work in SOHO in NYC at nights and that commute is 40-90 until I get close to the city and that is stop and go. |
