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As you may know I'm getting my wheels powder coated.

Took the bearings out last night and all came out in one piece with no damage (its a skill! ) but one of the rear ones has a tiny tiny bit of play. Theres no damage to any of them, no corrosion and all are silky smooth but just this one that has a tiny bit of play. What do you think, bin it and get a new one as it'll be downhill from there or is it ok? I know from my downhill mountain bike racing days there should have been a bit of play in the bearings but given those speeds were only anout 55mph max (quite quick actually! ) and the falco potentially will be doing 160mph round the isle of man in april, maybe its not the case.

Maybe I've answered my own question! Any advice greatly appreciated. The other bearings are going back in as they're 100% spot on.

Cheers

For the cost of a bearing (try www.simplybearings.co.uk - they seem to be a little cheaper) vs peace of mind at 160mph.... the cost is nothing

I learnt that with my feeble attempts to save money on linkage bearings.

I agrea with Sylitz better to fit new bearings bigun, cheap enough my last set cost around £15.00 with a new seal.

Aye, thanks chaps. That link is excellent. Superb prices and stock. Will order them tonight I think.

Bigun,
As a matter of course all the bearings should be replaced once fitted and removed. The fitting & removal process can leave
indentations on the raceways if not done properly (or even if done properly!!). You will not necessarly be able to feel these at the very low speeds which you can feel by hand, but imagine it at 10,000rpm.
Also, pay the extra for the SKF bearings offered, NKE are one of the cheaper euro brands available.
PM me if you need any other advice.
northend