Axle Has A Little Play

[kalebarellano]

My axle has a little play in it. Do I need a new carrier or just bearings? Were is a good place to get either of these?

Also whats the advantage of after market carrier?

Thanks

[dariusld]

Are you sure its the axle? Maybe something else like the hubs or the rims or lock nut or maybe even the axle;)

[kalebarellano]

I dont feel it when I ride it. The only reason I know is because when I have it on a stand and I wiggle the axle around I can feel some play.

[allstock]

is the carrier tight? is the lock nut tight? if so then pull it apart and check out the bearings. if the whole carrier is shot go with a R.A.D. tapered axle carrier i love mine

[kalebarellano]

Its very little give at all. Is that a big deal? I should probably pull it apart and at least grease it anyway.

[EXriderO2]

whats the point in taking it apart with out putting a new set of bearings in. its gunna need it now or eventually you might as well git r done

[JimmyHoffa]

Definitely do what Exrider02 said. I had my bike apart because I just had gotten it (used), so I replaced them.

[trx440exryder]

i had the same problem with mine and i just bought the bearing set outta rocky mountain and they worked great

[krt400ex]

Originally posted by kalebarellano
I dont feel it when I ride it. The only reason I know is because when I have it on a stand and I wiggle the axle around I can feel some play.


carrier bearings

[Honda#4]

Yea its your axle bearings, mine moved alittle to so I replace them and now there good as new.

[kalebarellano]

Ok, I will probably get some from rocky mountain. Which ones did you all order?

Thanks

[krt400ex]

i would go with the OEM's from

service honda (http://www.servicehonda.com)

[JimmyHoffa]

I bought All Balls, and most people seem to think they're better than the stockers. My $.02

[monstergt88]

i have a lonestar carrier. I just rebuilt it becuase my friend did not keep up with greasing it. I recommend lonestar.