Rear hub failure

[OB_jim p]

Has anyone heard of rear hubs cracking. From a very reliable source i was told today that a dealer in NY has replaced two rear hubs that had cracks in the them. this was found when the tires were replaced. That is all the info i have, i will try to get more.

[This message has been edited by jim p (edited 08 September 1999).]

 

[OB_jim p]

I checked my hub after i made the post and found a 90 degree section that apears to have a casting flaw. I have 11 cracks that are very easy to see. I will be at the dealer in the am for a dyno run and ask them to look at it before the run.

 

[OB_EXCLR8]

I have had the same thing from day one, and so far have had no problem. I do have a click clunck from the rear now, with mild acceleration. My dealr is lazy and blames it on the chain. I will be going to a new dealer soon.

 

[OB_jim p]

Took the Bus to the dealer today and they pulled the hub and some of the cracks go all the way thru. They are replacing it no questions asked.

 

[OB_VegasDude]

Its a casting flaw even the new bikes have it. I myself have observed it on showroom new bike. Mine has it too and no problems and i have over 4000 miles on it. not to worry!

 

[Guest]

A friend of mine took his silver/blue into the shop over the weekend, same problem, replaced under warranty.

 

[OB_JokerJ]

Hmmmmmm...sounds like it's time to visit the dealer. Need to take my back wheel in to get the tire replaced anyway.

 

[OB_Martinm2]

If anyone has an OEM hub that doesn't have "casting flaws" you've got one of a kind. All of them have the cosmetic flaws, you can polish them out, that what I plan to do...

[This message has been edited by Martinm2 (edited 09 July 2000).]

 

[OB_GsxrTony]

I have been listening to a wierd noise coming from the rear wheel all day, it only happens when the rear wheel is at a certain point is this the same thing? A wierd clicking noise. Also do they replace the entire wheel or just the hub?

 

[OB_NumbNuts]

Martinm2

Will that be the 'living snot' bit????


Nuts

 

[OB_THE MOTORHEAD]

MAYBE THE SPROCKET OR THE WHEEL BEARING. I ANSWERED THE OTHER ON MY SITE

 

[OB_Willie]

2000 sliver/blue, 1500 miles, sprocket bolts move about 1/2 inch forward/backward.
Is this too much?
Chain is also maxed out in adjustment, just ordered 42 tooth Vortech sprocket

 

[OB_buzzlatka]

I have 9000 miles on a 00

saw the cracks start at 1500 and have grown since. Need to see the dealer.

[This message has been edited by buzzlatka (edited 10 July 2000).]