NEED WHEEL BEARING ADVICE

[OB_NUCKINFUTS]

I had a clacking noise saturday while on a long ride. It was really obvious when rolling to a stop or taking off. We lifted the back wheel and ran it in the air, nothing , it would only do it with weight on it. The chain was adjusted good to. To the point I took the wheel off to find the inside bearing was able to be pulled out by my fingers alone(not good). The dealership looked at the wheel and said it (the wheel) was no good and they want to see the bike before any warranty is issued if at all.The wheel has been powder coated also.The place that does the powder said I could JB Weld the bearing in place so it wont spin which makes sense to me. IS THIS A VIABLE OPTION. I really dont want to lose more riding time waiting for a wheel and new coating. THANX

 

[OB_JRBusa]

I recommend red loctite over epoxy but I would take a new wheel over a damaged one any time.

 

[OB_Johnnycheese]

No to JB weld.Do the warranty thing first.
If you are declined you might have some more options.
If you do anything else to the wheel at this point Warranty might be void on the wheel if it already hasn,t.
I know time down SU#KS but a wheel is money
and so are bearings. I would wait and see you should have and answer in 48 hours or less after you get them the bike.