rear wheel bearings

[dtkid]

I'm feeling and hearing a thump at the rear wheel but my wheel is perfectly centered and there are no "rub-marks" on the tire. Are the bearings going out? If so, are they easily changed or do I need some special bearing puller. Any secrets/short-cuts to this operation?

Much Thanks from the Mountains: david

[Wingnut]

Can you give us some more details? Does this happen when you accelerate, decelerate, brake, hit a bump or what.

One quick thing you can try is put the bike on the center stand, sit on the floor and try to move the rear part of the rear tire side to side to check for any play. Wheel bearings usually don't thump, they growl or maybe a slight vibration.

[Anonymous]

Your rear tire could be shot and still not rub. It could be delaminating internally. How are the teeth on your rear sprocket? How is your rear brake?

[dtkid]

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Yea. I've got to get the center stand on. (Took it off to fit header). I have a block & tackle I use but I have another cycle on it right now. I didn't think about the tire itself, cause it only has about 5000miles on it. The sound can be heard and slightly felt just coasting down the mountain (with the cycle turned off). You hardly notice it once your ridin' past 10mph. I know I've got to get the wheel off the ground to provide more info. Again, much thanks.

David