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Learn in this video the importance of changing the wheel bearing on your motorcycle. The bearing is an inexpensive part, but it can get you in trouble. A bearing that is damaged due to wear can lock up and the motorcyclist could have an accident because of this. That is why Luciano Medeiros from LM Motos recommends changing and checking the bearing every 10,000 km. An incorrectly assembled bearing without lubrication and a lack of the correct tools can even cause accidents. How to Diagnose Clearance in the Front Wheel Bearing Motorcycle Filming Maintenance Few people know that wheel bearings can be a major villain in the consumption and performance of motorcycles, and can also cause serious accidents. How many times have you gone down a hill and taken advantage of it and let go of the freewheel on the motorcycle, and ended up realizing that the motorcycle did not increase speed, it stayed the same, or even decreased speed, then the thought comes to mind: the wind is against you! It is not against you, it is the wheel bearing that is responsible for this. A wheel bearing should last an average of 30,000 km without any maintenance, but with some care they can last longer and you can ride more smoothly. It is always a good idea to check the bearings. Take a weekend and disassemble the wheel, take the bearing out and turn it with your own hand. If you feel that it has any play or is making a noise, like a squeak, this is a sign that it needs to be replaced, because it can lock up at any time. If it locks up, it can lock the wheel, damage the hub, throw you to the ground, among other problems. Not to mention that the bike will always be running with a lot of force due to the bad bearing. Always have a can of Blue Grease at home, preferably from FAG or SKF, and also a tube of Bardahl GA. This is enough to keep it well lubricated and loose so that the bike runs smoothly. If possible, every 15,000 km remove the bearings, wash them with gasoline or kerosene, dry them well, and then apply Bardahl GA with a brush, and let it dry a little, then use your finger to apply Blue Grease to the bearing, and place it on the wheel, this way you avoid future expenses, and you will gradually learn how to take care of your motorcycle. Take the same care with the bearings that support the crankshaft shaft and with the valve timing bearings, because if they lock up, the block or the cylinder head will fail.