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« on: July 31, 2011, 03:45:12 PM » |
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Just pulled my rear wheel and everything was A-OK (26,300 miles), except the "elusive third O-ring" was broken. Part number 91356-MG9-003 (see http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/Elusive%203rd%20O-Ring.htm). I replaced all three O-rings and thrust washer on 10/26/09 at 20,300 miles. I removed the wheel on 4/25/10 at 21,200 miles to patch the tire. At that time, I did nothing to the grease or O-rings (pulled wheel, patched tire, replaced wheel). And yes, on both occasions I torqued the bolts in the proper sequence. For the past few weeks, I have noticed a very subtle noise from the rear wheel, mostly when spinning the wheel while on the center stand. Finally got around to pulling the wheel today and the ONLY problem was the single broken O-ring. I can think of no explanation for this (other than perhaps a defective part or improper assembly by me). Unless someone has a major insight, I plan to simply replace all the O-rings, relube (Bel Ray Assembly Grease) and move on. |
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« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2011, 04:46:02 PM » |
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Bearing??? Bearings are fairly inexpensive & easy to install while you are already there so that's what I'd do.  |
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« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2011, 05:07:56 PM » |
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Doesn't make much sense to replace things that are proven "good" with a lesser part (unproven).
Just go ahead and replace the O-ring, it probably broke on it own, but it's nothing to worry about.
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« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2011, 05:51:45 PM » |
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Not to worry, Ricky-D, I almost never replace parts that are not broken. I'm not replacing the wheel bearings, the tire, the brake shoes, etc.
Oddly enough, I did not replace the O-rings or thrust washer at 9,000 miles when I replaced my rear tire, and all the O-rings lasted another 11,000 miles. I DID replace the O-rings at 20,000 miles, and had a broken O-ring 6,000 miles later. GO FIGURE.
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« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2011, 06:01:22 PM » |
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Did you grease the o rings when you installed them? What about when you repaired the tire?
Marty
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« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2011, 06:11:41 PM » |
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Did you grease the o rings when you installed them? What about when you repaired the tire?
Marty
Yes. No. |
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« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2011, 06:38:49 PM » |
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May be the reason the 3rd o ring broke.
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« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2011, 07:26:09 PM » |
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May be the reason the 3rd o ring broke.
Marty
Could very well be. I was simply not motivated to clean off all the old grease and reapply new grease after six months and only 900 miles. |
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« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2011, 10:41:17 PM » |
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I can't fault your maintenance, but I really doubt I would ever remove the rear wheel without cleaning, molly pasting and replaceing the O-rings. I would never know for sure when I would get around to doing it again with the car tire, so every time is my plan. O-rings and molly are cheap and at hand, so why not?
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« Reply #9 on: August 01, 2011, 12:30:03 AM » |
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I can't fault your maintenance, but I really doubt I would ever remove the rear wheel without cleaning, molly pasting and replaceing the O-rings. I would never know for sure when I would get around to doing it again with the car tire, so every time is my plan. O-rings and molly are cheap and at hand, so why not?
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Fred, that's actually one of my points in discussions about replacing the o rings every time you remove the wheel. It's cheap insurance against costly reapirs. Marty |
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