Causes of Motorcycle Wheel Bearings Damaged Quickly

One component of a motorcycle that is often damaged is the wheel bearing. If this component is damaged, the vehicle's speed becomes uncomfortable and even causes a fairly loud knocking sound when driving on an uneven road. Not only when passing through uneven roads, the impact of oblak wheel bearings will be felt when the brake lever is pulled, it seems like there is a beat. This incident is certainly quite disturbing, if left unchecked it will make the component more badly damaged and dangerous. Otomotor Academy Yogyakarta Motorcycle Instructor said there are several factors that cause wheel bearings to fail quickly, which actually can be minimized so that they last longer.

"A bad road surface, potholes or bumps can shorten bearing life, because its construction and function are made in such a way as a launcher as well as a support for the wheel axle," Jihan told Kompas.com, Sunday (26/3/2023). He said the heavy weight of the motorbike was supported by the bearings so that when there was a shock from the road surface it would be felt. In addition to the bumpy road contours, the environment also affects the life of the wheel bearings because some foreign matter can enter their interior.

"The wheel bearing is located at the bottom, so that dust, dirt or water can get into the bearing parts more easily, these foreign objects will make the frictional force on the bearing higher and cause the bearing to wear out quickly," said Jihan. He said the bearings on motorcycle wheels were equipped with seals or rubber covers to prevent dust or dirt from entering, he hoped that the bearings would last longer. "Always pay attention to the wheel seal, clean it immediately if there is dirt as light maintenance to extend the life of the bearing, the seal is also tasked with keeping the lubricant inside the bearing from drying out," said Jihan.