Clicking noise?

[Nitesnyper]

We have a 2015 mudhead. Last night we start hearing a clicking noise from the rear right tire area. It only clicks in forward drive. Is there something I should be lubricating. If so, with what?

 

[Poboy kartman]

Really can't say, but possibly a bearing going out?

I'm afraid you're going to have to do a bit of tear down and inspection.

 

[thisismyusername]

We have a 2015 mudhead. Last night we start hearing a clicking noise from the rear right tire area. It only clicks in forward drive. Is there something I should be lubricating. If so, with what?

This happened to one of my four wheelers a while back. Some thing came loose and it was like a chain guard or some thing in the back by the chain, just roll it and see if anything is hitting on the chain. But if its not that then i have no clue...

 

[Nitesnyper]

Clicking noise is come from the axle shaft/casing on the right side. I was told by someone to just lubricate the rear axle. Does removing the plate below allow me to do that? I was also told to use the same weight motor oil that I put in the engine. Is that right?

 

[Nitesnyper]

Oh and should I remove the tire or just slide the plate back if possible?

 

[Poboy kartman]

Really can't say, but possibly a bearing going out?

I'm afraid you're going to have to do a bit of tear down and inspection.

This still applys....replacing a bad bearing is cheaper in the long run than quieting it down temporarily....

 

[JMINDY]

Take the wheel off and plate off. The bearing & it's sleeve that it rides on should slide out off of the axle. Look at the sleeve for any grooves or wear, check the rollers on the bearing to see if they still move freely. If it looks ok, then pack the bearing with multi purpose wheel bearing and chassis grease (not motor oil)... roll the grease inside the rollers, don't just cover the outside surface.

If it's making a lot of noise, chances are the bearing may be bad and needs replace. Their fairly cheap...probably pay more in shipping than the actual part...

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Also, if you are a little unsure how to work the grease into the bearing, a little trick I was shown a few years ago... if you have a meat vacuum sealer... place the bearing inside a bag with a glob of grease in the center of it. The vacuum will suck the grease inside the rollers, packing it fairly well...

WARNING: The wife will not be very impress with what you did with her kitchen accessory...

 

[Nitesnyper]

Is there a trick to remove this axle bearing?

 

[OzFab]

There may be a collar on the other side of the bearing which contains two set screws...

 

[Nitesnyper]

The outside of the bearing casing will spin in place. And it seem to have moved forward just a little. But I will check for a set screw.

 

[Poboy kartman]

Meanwhile, you can kinda spin, wiggle, that bearing and maybe isolated your problem?

 

[Nitesnyper]

Thanks guys! I got the bear out. Both pieces since it had fallen apart exposing the rear side of the bearing.

 

[OzFab]

Well, there's your problem

 

[Neverdone]

If possible replace with a relube bearing. When you are able to add a pump of grease every now and again it makes for a nicer ride and can get longer life from the bearing.

 

[Poboy kartman]

If possible replace with a relube bearing. When you are able to add a pump of grease every now and again it makes for a nicer ride and can get longer life from the bearing.

Well....not necessary...(keep in mind....this is a fairly new kart).... so...I'm thinking it was just a bad bearing....(that some dumbarse forgot to grease at assembly) ....and that any sealed high speed bearing should last MANY years.

EDIT: ........And think about it this way: How many more people would own dogs if they didn't eat or poop?

 

[OzFab]

Hold up, this is a 2015 model we're talking about; did you buy it new? If so, why have you not contacted the dealer?

 

[Nitesnyper]

Yeah it's under warranty. I knew that before changing the bearing. It 60 miles to the dealer. It took more time than expected but it only cost 6 bucks to fix. So no big deal. It's done now. Lol