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24sevenslacker
22-05-11, 08:47 PM
jacked the nova up today and found that both rear wheels wobble slightly (rock back and fourth) its only a tiny amount of movement but could this be a sign the bearings are about to go?
John
22-05-11, 08:52 PM
Are the bearings rough or noisy when you spin the wheel? if not just nip them up, till the play has gone, then back off to the next split pin hole.
24sevenslacker
22-05-11, 08:57 PM
they sound fine when you spin the wheels, all you can hear is the discs rubbing slightly. just a slight bit of play if you grab the wheel and rock it
John
22-05-11, 08:59 PM
ok, just adjust them :)
Adam
22-05-11, 09:15 PM
Do NOT tighten TIGHTEN them
Iain
22-05-11, 09:18 PM
Haynes has a good technique for torquing them so not to over tighten.

I don't think a tiny amount of play in the rear bearings is a bad thing so if they're not noisy and have been fine like that I'd leave em alone
Damo
22-05-11, 09:44 PM
Hold the spring while you spin the wheel if the bearings gone you will feel it through the spring.