RCinNC
Well-Known Member
I was very surprised when the non-drive side rear bearing on my S10 started to go at 61,000 miles, especially when the bike's never made a water crossing and I don't wash it with high pressure. I caught it during a tire change; since I go through about three rear tires a year, the bearings do get checked fairly often. There was no noise or anything; just a notchy feeling when I rotated the bearing with my finger. Fortunately, I'd already bought a complete set of replacement bearings to have on hand, though I never thought I'd need to use them that early. When I take any long trips, the bearing set goes with me.