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Title: Are my bearings f**ked already! (2008 Floval Flyer)
Post by: brettnai on September 13, 2008, 12:32 PM

Alright guys,
I've recently bought a 2008 Floval Flyer and have only ridden it to work and back a handful of times and already I'm getting a knocking and slight jolt as I pedal.
Does this mean the bearing are f**ked? I know a few people have had similar problems with these bikes.

Cheers in advance

Brett

Title: Re: Are my bearings f**ked already! (2008 Floval Flyer)
Post by: Moose on September 14, 2008, 09:27 AM

Quote from: brettnai on September 13, 2008, 12:32 PM

.... I'm getting a knocking and slight jolt as I pedal.

 Have you made sure the cranks and pedals are tight?  ???

Title: Re: Are my bearings f**ked already! (2008 Floval Flyer)
Post by: brettnai on September 14, 2008, 11:22 AM

Yeah, I've given the whole thing a good tighten up and still no joy.
I'm going to give it another look today and see if I can sort it.

Title: Re: Are my bearings f**ked already! (2008 Floval Flyer)
Post by: HEYWOOD BMX on September 14, 2008, 11:38 AM

Strip it down,give it a clean/regrease.If it still grinds /clonks it`s certainly screwed..

Title: Re: Are my bearings f**ked already! (2008 Floval Flyer)
Post by: brettnai on September 14, 2008, 02:32 PM

I gave a good grease straight from the box because I'd heard of others that had teething problems.
I've given a good clean and made sure everything is tight and straight today and its alot better... but still not great.
oh well  :-\