| Author | Message | ||
     Ontheroad68 |
For better or worse I just bought another Uly. I had an 08 XT (Black) That I sold several years ago. I Just bought an 08 XT (Black) from a guy in FL for $2900 + $650 shipping to Seattle. 40K miles, looks to be decent but needs a few things. Runs good, mostly stock. The rear wheel is a different color than the front (which is black) so I'm hoping it's a 3 bearing wheel, but haven't had time do much looking. What should I look for to see if it's a 3 bearing wheel? Over the winter I'm going to give the bike a good going through but this thing needs tires NOW. How to tell if the rear is 3 bearing? Thanks in advance, Kevin | ||
| 651lance |
The only way to tell is to pull the wheel and count the bearings.  | ||
| Tootal |
If you can actually see the bearings on both sides it's a two bearing wheel. On the three bearing wheel there will be a dust cover over the bearings. | ||
| Mtz117 |
Black axle might mean it’s a 3 bearing | ||
| 651lance |
The three bearing axle will work in place of the two bearing axle. The only true way to tell is to pull the wheel. | ||
| Ontheroad68 |
Well I can see both bearings and the axle is silver so all signs point to a 2 bearing wheel. I don't think they made a bright gold wheel in 2010 anyhow. I was going to powder coat this wheel black but maybe I'll just spring for a black 2010 wheel. Since I really don't know the history of this bike I might as well throw a new belt on the back while the wheel is off. It's only money, right?? | ||
| 651lance |
They only made the three bearing wheels in amber, cherry red, villain black, and magnesium tone if I'm remembering correctly. |
