3dd Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 I have a Echo SL freewheel that I have been using for about 6 months. Freewheel never skipped, although when I took it of to put it on new cranks noticed that it makes loose bearing noise when shaked. So I though I would get a new freewheel, got a trial-tech one, but it seemes to be skipping at very annoying times, so I though i would find out what is up with SL. Echo SL is also not as smooth as t-tech one when you spin it by hand, could that mean the bearings are gone or needs greasing? Never took a freewheel apart as well so not too sure! Is the lock ring welded on to prevent it from loosening by itself? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 im sure there was a thread on the sl freewheel and the rattle turned out to be nothing to worry about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 The rattle is a feature of the non-sealed bearings. Nothing to worry about. It feels less smooth probably because of the stronger action of the springs on the pawls. Again, nothing to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 (edited) Yeah i was looking for that thread also. I think Mark suggested just spraying it with GT-85 to free up and lube the bearings and internal mechanism. Edited November 3, 2010 by Rusevelt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 They can be flushed out with GT85 if it has shit in it or you got water in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l33th3tr33 Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 (edited) beaten to it. Edited November 3, 2010 by l33th3tr33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dd Posted November 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 Thanks alot guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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