Just bought a low mileage (5500miles) XChallenge which had been used almost exclusively as an off road bike
Removed the swinging arm to find this :
The front and rear wheel bearings , as well as the sprocket carrier bearing were all rough and notchy as well
The moral is do not pressure wash your bike - especially around the swinging arm pivot bearing and wheel bearings
The bike is on the lift getting some well needed attention but should be back on the road (hopefully by the weekend)
My son is going to run it as his daily commuter then we will strip , refurbish and rebuild it next year...
Removed the swinging arm to find this :
The front and rear wheel bearings , as well as the sprocket carrier bearing were all rough and notchy as well
The moral is do not pressure wash your bike - especially around the swinging arm pivot bearing and wheel bearings
The bike is on the lift getting some well needed attention but should be back on the road (hopefully by the weekend)
My son is going to run it as his daily commuter then we will strip , refurbish and rebuild it next year...