Sports: Re: [DucatiST] (unknown)

I've seen bearing last for many years/miles. I've seen bearings last for no length of time. I've seen bearings fail at low mileage. There is no flat out answer to this really. Ducati has recommendations that I don't recall at the moment, but IF you don't high pressure wash and FORCE water past the bearing seal, they can last 100k miles.

As an experiment I have a set on one bike nearing 100k and they are original. No side play, no wobble and smooth as silk. Go figure.

YMMV

On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 10:06 AM, Greig Powell <greigpowell@yahoo.com> wrote:

Jack,Jack, & Nick,

Thanks for all of your input on the cam belts. Even though mine look in good shape, it's just not worth the chance for the price of the belts. I am glad Jack in New York mentioned the belt idler bearings. I am going to add them in to the work list. Anyone have any opinions on the wheel bearings and seals? Seven years old, salt air environment, & 9300 miles? I guess I am thinking the same about the bearings as the belts? Everybody have a great day.

Thanks,

Willie G III, 2004 ST 3, 9300 Miles

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Jack Ward
'00 ST4 Ducati (New Street)
'00 ST2 Ducati (Street)
'97 748 Ducati (Race) WSMC #383, AHRMA #283
'92 750ss Ducati (Restoration Project)
'63 H-D Panhead (Old Ratbike)
Now in Woodstock, GA, USA

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