First "Real" off roading with MT2, bearings sound dirty already? What the?
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First "Real" off roading with MT2, bearings sound dirty already? What the?
I broke in my week old MT2 with 5 tanks, then went to an empty dirt lot with the MT2 and my Savage after work Friday.
Broke an upright on the Savage, go figure it wouldnt jump a piece of boxed steel tubing at an upwards angle?
Anyways, busted out the MT2 and had some fun with it.
I was cleaning it down today, and noticed that one of the wheels sounds like theres a ton of junk in the bearing already (front right).
How the heck does that work out, Ive run my Savage for gallons through mud, dirt, etc, and JUST had to service one wheel's bearings tonight.
The MT2 has sealed rubber BBs as well. How the heck could it get dirty so fast?
Also, whats the best bearing lube?
Broke an upright on the Savage, go figure it wouldnt jump a piece of boxed steel tubing at an upwards angle?
Anyways, busted out the MT2 and had some fun with it.
I was cleaning it down today, and noticed that one of the wheels sounds like theres a ton of junk in the bearing already (front right).
How the heck does that work out, Ive run my Savage for gallons through mud, dirt, etc, and JUST had to service one wheel's bearings tonight.
The MT2 has sealed rubber BBs as well. How the heck could it get dirty so fast?
Also, whats the best bearing lube?
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RE: First "Real" off roading with MT2, bearings sound dirty already? What the?
first off, they are not called bb's. bb's are shot out of a bb gun. call them ball bearings or just balls. are you sure that it is dirty or does it just make a weird sound? if its dirty it should be harder to roll and should stop quickly after it is spun. i clean skateboard bearings by taking out the sheilds and crowns and spraying them with carb cleaner.
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RE: First "Real" off roading with MT2, bearings sound dirty already? What the?
I'm using BB's for BALL BEARINGS as they are often abbreviated.
Like I said, they are very gritty and pretty disappointing for a rubber sealed bearing.
Like I said, they are very gritty and pretty disappointing for a rubber sealed bearing.
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RE: First "Real" off roading with MT2, bearings sound dirty already? What the?
I know that it is disappointing but you should return the faulty unit for warranty replacement. If it were me, I would buy a complete set and still send the bad unit back for a swap...
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I'm using BB's for BALL BEARINGS as they are often abbreviated.
Like I said, they are very gritty and pretty disappointing for a rubber sealed bearing.
I'm using BB's for BALL BEARINGS as they are often abbreviated.
Like I said, they are very gritty and pretty disappointing for a rubber sealed bearing.
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ORIGINAL: ericheller
sorry, i get it now. i would clean the bearings.
sorry, i get it now. i would clean the bearings.
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RE: First "Real" off roading with MT2, bearings sound dirty already? What the?
i have a stupid question.... what if i didnt break in my engine properly, do i lose power? what are the effects?
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i have a stupid question.... what if i didnt break in my engine properly, do i lose power? what are the effects?
i have a stupid question.... what if i didnt break in my engine properly, do i lose power? what are the effects?
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RE: First "Real" off roading with MT2, bearings sound dirty already? What the?
ahh crap. thnx, i was trying to break it in properly.. ( now here comes the famous story).... Dad was like, hey son, lemme c that, gunned it, and that curb popped out reallll fast... what can i do to get that power back
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RE: First "Real" off roading with MT2, bearings sound dirty already? What the?
once a engine is worn it wont be new unless you get a new piston/sleeve. Just wait untill your engine wears out and you have to rebuild it. shouldnt be long.
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RE: First "Real" off roading with MT2, bearings sound dirty already? What the?
alrihgt, thnx for the help. so when its time to rebuild. and i replace the right parts and break it in correctly, i should have all the power. right?
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RE: First "Real" off roading with MT2, bearings sound dirty already? What the?
anytime, feel free to pm or email me if you have any further questions and i will try to help.
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RE: First "Real" off roading with MT2, bearings sound dirty already? What the?
ummmm eric............everyone knows that BB's are shot out of a gun.......they also know that ball bearings is abbreviated "BB". just a hint.