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Old 11-07-2012, 11:01 AM   #11 (permalink)
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It would be really good to lube the rear wheel bearing and the headstock bearing. A number of people have reported poor lubrication from the factory on the headstock. Lubing the rear wheel bearing is a good thing to do on every rear tire change, in my own opinion.
Rear wheel bearings are sealed on a 2000 RS with double sided swing arm so replace at specified intervals.
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Rear wheel bearings are sealed on a 2000 RS with double sided swing arm so replace at specified intervals.
Yep, You're right. I missed that/
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