How to pre-load front wheel bearings?

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Re: How to pre-load front wheel bearings? [Re: throwin_roost] #790128 02/16/07 10:44 PM

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I usually do by feel... but if you want, buy a fish scale (hanging type spring scale). loop this on one of the lugs and measure the force it takes to turn the wheel.

-Rob

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How to pre-load front wheel bearings?	throwin_roost	02/16/07 10:36 PM
Re: How to pre-load front wheel bearings?	RobG	02/16/07 10:44 PM

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