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Old 31-01-06, 01:05 PM   #1
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Default Front wheel bearings - £50 fitted at Hamilton MC

Just thought I'd post about more great service at Hamilton Motorcycles. With help from Jim and Rab (scooby), we figured out the twitchy bar problem and funny clunking noises were due to a knackered front wheel bearing.

We considered doing it ourselves with the parts only costing about £30 but Hamilton only charged me another £20 labour and the front is sorted. I rode in at 9:30 and had the bike back by 12! The mechanic said it was the worst bearing he had ever seen, chewed up beyound belief and pretty dangerous to be riding on! Pretty poor after 13k miles!

So anyone looking for quick cheap repairs, it's the place to go.

Big thanks to Jim and Rab for their help. My shout for the grub at the ice-cream run by the way!
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Old 31-01-06, 01:07 PM   #2
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Post their full details and I'll get them added to the list of recommended contacts if you like.
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Old 31-01-06, 02:30 PM   #3
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Very good price that... Most places would charge as much if you took them the wheel seperate.
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glad you got it sorted barry ,50 quid was a good /very good price .i take it thats solved the problems then ? result or what ???
ps this pic has nothing to do with the above ,just wanted to try this 'add image'bit
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Old 31-01-06, 03:13 PM   #5
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Good idea Martin, details:

Hamilton Motorcycle Services
76 Muir Street
Hamilton
Lanarkshire
ML3 6BJ
Tel: 01698 282 999
Fax: 01698 540 537

Andy - I was expecting nearer £100 for ride-in repair so well chuffed at half that price. We were talking about maybe borrowing your bearing removal tool and doing it ourselfs, so you'll be happy to hear there's no need now.

And aye Jim, that's it totally sorted now. Now just need some dry roads and I'll be grinding toes again in no time. Thanks again for your help. Was a good day out into the bargin.
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I don't have a bearing removal tool, I've got a big hammer and an old blunt chisel
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yeah ,that was the tool of choice
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