Re: Bad Front Wheel Bearing
And....by all means if you detect this problem, put it on a wrecker if it's bad enough. I had a friend this past spring that pulled away from the group to head home early. We were having lunch the next day and I received a phone call from him asking me what could make a rear wheel wobble. This was a 2-wheeler, but the same thing applies, it has sealed wheel bearings. I told him he either had a bad swing-arm bearing/connection, or a bad wheel bearing.
He called me the next day from Springfield Harley and told me he had destroyed the bearing...and the wheel. The dealer did not have the wheel and had to order one, so this guy flew home and then flew back to Springfield, MO to pick the machine up a week later.
Apparently...if these sealed bearings fail and you ride one long enough...they will also ruin the wheel, as there is no race in there like it was on the older Timken types that would serve as a barrier before it got to the cast wheel hub.
Must be something you "Mikes" are doing wrong. This guys name was Mike too and when he got home....he bought a small convertible and sold his 2-wheeler.
Re: Bad Front Wheel Bearing
Fortunately this Mike made it to the shop without having any major problems. I was a little concerned about making the trip and was thinking about trailering it. I guess I will keep mine and not buy a convertible. :D
Re: Bad Front Wheel Bearing
From speaking with this dealer a few weeks back, they have done conversions for years before the T Glide came out. He stated that three wheelers are a large priority for them. Your post and experience there backs this up. Good for TG owners in that area.
Dennis