Tao 50cc Rear wheel bearing By kellyetheredge (Read 2,562 times)

[kellyetheredge]

Hey Guys,
My rear bearing, exhaust side is "clicking" so I need to replace it How big a deal is that? Any help is appreciated as always
Thanks

[Bashan]

Before you start replacing bearings have you checked your axle nut? When they get loose it'll cause a clicking as the wheel moves back and forth, I've been there. Put a zip tie or velcro band around your rear brake handle. Then put the bike down on the kickstand. It's a big nut, 24mm if I remember right. Use a ratchet with no extension and you can get in there on the nut. Have someone hold the bike and then give the axle nut a good strong pull, sometimes they're scarey loose. If not and your bearing is shot don't worry, they fall right out and are a piece of cake to replace. Let me know what happens. Rich

[kellyetheredge]

thanks rich..let me ask you this....i ahve to remove the back wheel?

[Bashan]

Not to try to tighten the nut. But if you have to replace bearings, yeah you do. But you put the bike on the centerstand and it's not that big of a deal. I'll walk you through it if it's necessary and I've got pics. Rich

[kellyetheredge]

Great...very mechanically inclined just not confident when it comes to scoot...any pics/diagrams would help...thank you so much