Thread: it all starts here

Yep. I checked mine this morning before I pulled out the drive way.

good start especially in this hot weather....

Perfectly right Vet. Just such a simple check would save countless misery along the side of the road with a blown tire. Another good check is after you've gotten to the launch and before you put it in the water is to put your hand on the hubs to check for warmth. Warm they should be but never hot. Hot means you have a problem. If one is warmer than the other, it's time to take a closer look.
"gene"

someone told me they use one of those laser thermometers to check the temp on their bearing hubs......been meaning to pick one up at Harbor Freight.....

Don't forget your spare.

Originally Posted by jig rig

Don't forget your spare.

And tackle box did that this morning remembered half way to the launch

Originally Posted by PawPaw "gene"

Another good check is after you've gotten to the launch and before you put it in the water is to put your hand on the hubs to check for warmth. Warm they should be but never hot. Hot means you have a problem. If one is warmer than the other, it's time to take a closer look.
"gene"

Very good! Thank you Gene, excellent idea.

Besides a spare tire....I carry a complete spare hub ( with bearings, races, and seal installed and packed with grease) with me...any bearing trouble and I can quickly change the hub.