Front wheel bearings

[wiseguy]

I had new tires put on my 98 standard 2500 miles ago. My bike has 55000 miles on it. I lost a wheel bearing. I'm wondering if the axle is over torqued will that damage the bearing?

[Ricky-D]

Nope, no chance of that as long as the parts are still there.

Pretty unusual for a bearing to go bad although some will contradict this statement.

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[Chrisj CMA]

The only mistake I can think of that could make a bearing go bad on the front is to leave out the spacer inside the wheel between the bearings.  Like RickyD said if all the parts are there, I dont think the mechanic is at fault..........Bearings do go bad just because they are a part and parts fail.........Now, poor installation of a bearing is a huge contributing factor to early failure!

[Jess from VA]

Now, poor installation of a bearing is a huge contributing factor to early failure!

As, I think, are routine use of powerwashers.

[MP]

Nope, no chance of that as long as the parts are still there.

Pretty unusual for a bearing to go bad although some will contradict this statement.

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Mostly those whose bearings have fallen out in pieces!!  LOL

MP

[wiseguy]

Thanks for the input