back tire?

[dave2005]

Hello, I have a 2003 crf450r, and after crashing pretty hard :bang: I noticed that when I was doing some maintenance, the rear tire can be moved from left to right a considerable distance. The axle is tight, but the spokes seem to be the problem. Does this sound like a swingarm bearing, or do I need a new rim? If this does not make sense let me know and I will try to explain it better.

Thanks,

Dave

 

[TWRT]

Sounds like you have loose spokes. Search this site on how to tighten them. There are some good explanations with excellent detail.

 

[_JOE_]

Could be wheel bearings. You need to find out where the movement is originating.

 

[dave2005]

hey joe, how do I find out where it is originating from?

 

[_JOE_]

Grab the wheel and move it. If the hub is wobbling it's the bearings. If it's only the rim itself it's the spokes.

 

[dave2005]

hey guys thanks a ton for the help. All I had to do was tighten the spokes, and my tire was good to go.
Again, thanks a bunch.

Dave