Rear wheel bearing R1100S

[Hoggyf]

anyone give me a little info on this, had an advisory on the MOT that there is a little play in the rear wheel bearing, now it seems that there isn't a bearing in the wheel in the traditional sense?? Haven't had a look at it yet but just trying to get a feel for whats involved in advance.

Thanks

[Hoggyf]

I'm not sure on the play as its sat on its wheels at present, I'll have to get it on the lift and check, maybe tomorrows job as it looks like I can't go to the trial I was gonna do!

[slparry]

BTW if it's the pivot bearing you're better with a tiny bit of free play as if they're tight or too tight it can make the handling go to pot ... don't ask how I know this

[nab 301]

anyone give me a little info on this, had an advisory on the MOT that there is a little play in the rear wheel bearing, now it seems that there isn't a bearing in the wheel in the traditional sense?? Haven't had a look at it yet but just trying to get a feel for whats involved in advance.

Thanks

I replaced the paralever bearings a few times but never the bevelbox bearing. There was no play but it became rough after 90 k miles and as I'd acquired a new bevel box I just swopped the lot
Loads of threads on here and elsewhere one of the later ones ,
viewtopic.php?t=18437&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

[DaveH]

Up to 1mm play is OK in the paralever bearings, but they're no biggie to adjust or swap out if knackered.

Try feeling for free play with the back brake applied. If it disappears it's most likely the large bearing - if so DON'T ignore it. It will gradually get worse (you may or may not see a weep of oil from the seal.)

If you don't mind spending £20 it's easy enough to pull the seal and check the bearing without any dismantling.

Below is a picture of an 1100S bearing from a bike that was brought to me a couple of years ago. There was a slight weep from the seal, but hardly noticeable. Don't know how much longer it would have gone before failing.

[Hoggyf]

Finally got a chance to check it and there is a minute bit of play only just felt when you grab the wheel top and bottom, nothing if you grab at the sides (3 o'clock and 9 o'clock)

So if this is tightening the bearing, what and where am I tightening? Never fiddled with a shaft drive bike before!!