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deanmcreynolds26
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   16th Jun 04 at 17:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

been told my new bearings were not tight enough at the MOT!

so is it something easy that i can tighten? the guy said remove the split pin and give a turn! should a pair of pliers do this? or must i hand tighten then like ive heard some1 say b4?!?!?

cheers for ur help in advance
Kris TD
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16th Jun 04 at 17:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

take it you meen the rear wheel bearings?
they should only be hand tight yes.
deanmcreynolds26
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16th Jun 04 at 17:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

so remove split pin hand tighten and replace split pin??
Skinner
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16th Jun 04 at 17:58   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

yeah but not overly tight or u will fuck the bearings
deanmcreynolds26
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16th Jun 04 at 17:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

nice one lads!

 
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