Wheel Bearing Failure Survey Compiled & Edited by Norm#874
OWNER YEAR MODEL MILES SYMPTOM FIX  COST PARTS
#562 96 Classic @25k Rear were Crunchy @ 25k; front OK Replaced F/R Russian bearings Replaced Myself,  SKF Bearings, Local Bearing House @US$2.70 each. No not $27, $2.70.
#417 97 Classic @19k Rear bearings Replaced; F/R replaced @ 30k @ 19k on warranty  
#959 97 Classic @13.1k None None None None
#230 97 Classic @27k None None None None
#782 97 Classic @18.5k None None None None
#1025 97 Classic @25k None None None None
#714 97 ST @ 22k Rear notchy Replaced   Local auto supply
#436 97 Classic @13k Catastrophic rear failure, dust, egg shaped, no lube. Front-None Rear - New top of line, Front Replaced - preventative ~ $20US / bearing Automotive Bearings F&R
#436 97 Classic @21k Crunchy Chain Carrier/notchy SHB Replaced   Auto bearings, BMW seals, hi temp grease
#787 97 ST @16k None None None None
#714 98 Classic @ 1k Rear failure Replaced Warranty None
#945 99 Classic @5.5k Wheel play New Rear Warranty  
#982 99 Classic @15.5k None None None None
#523 99 Classic   Rear brakeside disintegrated New Rear brakeside    
#748 99 Classic @19k None None None None
#550 99 Classic @14.2k None None None None
#403 99 Classic @23k None all replaced @ 19k prevent.   Fafnir bearings, BMW seals
#618 99 Classic @18k None None None None
#714 99 Classic   None None None None
#1056 99 Classic @29.3 None None None None
#626 00 GS @14.4k None None None None
#1021 00 Classic @7.2k None None None None
#1001 01 GSA @9k None None None None
#714 01 GS   None None None None
#714 01 GS   None None None None
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