Loose back wheel

[Shane3004]

Wel lads have a 96 kx250, and theres a play side to side in the back wheel, changed wheel bearings and not much differents, could the shaft (axle) be wore? Also how long should swingarm bearings and bushings last? Cause i put new ones in about 3 months and used the bike about twice a week, and thers play up and down already? Used all ball racing bearings?

[TJXK]

Have you checked the link and shock bearings?  It should be easy to isolate what is and isn't loose with it up on a stand.

[Foxx4Beaver]

spacers?

[alward25]

spokes?

[Shane3004]

Ok so took off back wheel, put new set of bearings in, and when the wheel was stil off i put the axle threw it and theres a play inbeteen the axle and the inside of the bearings. Worn axle??

[sandblaster]

[motopunk]

Ok so took off back wheel, put new set of bearings in, and when the wheel was stil off i put the axle threw it and theres a play inbeteen the axle and the inside of the bearings. Worn axle??

is the play still there after tightening the rear axle ?? when yes, you need a better one to eliminate this problem..

[Motorrad]

Ok so took off back wheel, put new set of bearings in, and when the wheel was stil off i put the axle threw it and theres a play inbeteen the axle and the inside of the bearings. Worn axle??

Wrong bearings?

[Foxx4Beaver]

Ok so took off back wheel, put new set of bearings in, and when the wheel was stil off i put the axle threw it and theres a play inbeteen the axle and the inside of the bearings. Worn axle??

you should be able to feel a ridge or concaved area where the bearings ride on the axle if it's that worn.

[Shane3004]

Ok lads thanks for that, i,ll let ya no wat the out come is, mean time keep them up on the back wheel, baaaaaaaaa!!!