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delirious
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PostPosted: July 20, 2008, 7:59 am    Post subject: front axel
i think my front wheel squeeks (not brakes as previously posted) any advice on removal and lubing (sealed bearings?) would be kewl
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PostPosted: July 20, 2008, 8:04 am    Post subject: Re: front axel
You can usually add grease to the bearings by popping one edge of the rubber seal up with a small sharp pocket knife, no need to remove them. A needle attachment for your grease gun helps.

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PostPosted: July 20, 2008, 11:35 am    Post subject: Re: front axel
thnx...i`ll go try that right now!!
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PostPosted: August 4, 2008, 7:58 am    Post subject: Re: front axel
thanx again.....i now know deff its the brakes squeekin and not the axel....grrrrrr.....screw it.....even after "bedding" in the new shoes it still squeeks....tyme gfer straight pipes...i`ll drown out that damn squeek LMFAO
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