Rear Axle Shimmy?

I hit a bump or pothole on my celebratory spring ride this afternoon, and immediately noticed that my rear wheel had significantly more drag, about five miles from home. Once I had it home, inspection reveals nothing wrong with the wheel, but it easily has a 1/4" of play on the axle. I'm debating whether or not to attempt to address this myself, or bother one of my friendly neighborhood mechanics with my '71 Suburban...

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Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on July 10, 2014 at 10:53pm

Cartridge bearings? If they get loose the retainers spread and rip apart everything and also loosen up your hub.

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Permalink Reply by Tim Heckman on July 10, 2014 at 11:00pm

I tried to add a picture, but it didn't take. Garage sale bike, bone dry back wheel. I thought I had someone check it out 3000 miles ago. I had caused visible wear on the cone from riding it dry.

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Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on July 11, 2014 at 12:23am

Checked out or not 3000 miles of riding without service and that is going to happen.

Tim Heckman said:

I tried to add a picture, but it didn't take. Garage sale bike, bone dry back wheel. I thought I had someone check it out 3000 miles ago. I had caused visible wear on the cone from riding it dry.

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Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on July 11, 2014 at 11:31am

Wow.

Tim Heckman said:

I tried to add a picture, but it didn't take. Garage sale bike, bone dry back wheel. I thought I had someone check it out 3000 miles ago. I had caused visible wear on the cone from riding it dry.