Hello,
Since that my rear wheel tire was replaced, I noticed a strange noise when I reach 50 km/h.
I think that the bearing is damaged. I do not find information about it in the handbook.
Does somebody has already change it and know which model should we use ?
Olivier
Isn't there a whole set of planetary gears you have to consider, too?
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thanks.
If I understand correctly, I have to replace the bearing on the following part:
http://s281.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Mik/media/Vectrix%20Gear%20Box/DSC03424.jpg.html
with this one:
http://www.amazon.com/6915-2RS-Bearing-75x105x16-Sealed-Bearings/dp/B005O1BYSC
?
Oley, two brief comments.
1- The bearing from amazon is not the same as the one in the photobucket picture
2- The noise you hear is quite common in old vectrixs. It is usually generated by the 3 planetary gears. Check all bearings inside.
Be aware - my bike started making a whine at 70km after replacing the rear tyre.
I put the bike on our dyno at work and listened carefully around the rear and around the gearbox and i would report that it is the tyre making the noise in my case and not the gearbox
Secondly the sound has diminished now i have been using the bike for the past 10 months on that tyre.
Obviously gearbox bearings will wear and can be replaced (i currently have a set ready to go in - when i next take the bike off the road) but this is more proactive than a requirement.