Kickr 18 flywheel making squeak noises

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Aryeh
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by Aryeh

Hi all,
Recently my 2018 Wahoo Kickr's flywheel started making squeak noises when pedaling at low speeds and I was wondering if anyone is familiar with this issue, and if anyone knows how to resolve it.
I've found quite a few videos showing the same issue, but non had advice on how to fix it.
https://youtu.be/SAwDpVlJcFU
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You want to change the two bearings on the flywheel axle;

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My bearings on my -18 Kickr wore out or got damaged races after about 10 000 kms. But there was no visual sign or play in the bearing.

SKF is the best quality beaings there are and I recommend getting these;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174567458781 ... 4567458781

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BEARING TYPE: 2RS
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NTN are better than SKF, use higher manufacturing tollerances ;)
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ryanw wrote:
Wed Jan 06, 2021 11:04 am
NTN are better than SKF, use higher manufacturing tollerances ;)
Swedish steel > Japanese steel :D

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I opened it up, and I noticed that the pully bolt oscillates when the flywheel is spinning. Is that normal? https://youtu.be/4T5ykAWxEGc

Also, there seems to be quite a bit of black belt dust in there.

Wahoo offered me a refurbished replacement of the same model for $250, but ordered bearings and I'm gonna see if that fixes it.

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Aryeh wrote:
Fri Jan 08, 2021 6:21 am
I opened it up, and I noticed that the pully bolt oscillates when the flywheel is spinning. Is that normal? https://youtu.be/4T5ykAWxEGc

Also, there seems to be quite a bit of black belt dust in there.

Wahoo offered me a refurbished replacement of the same model for $250, but ordered bearings and I'm gonna see if that fixes it.
Some belt residue is normal, just scrape it off carefully not to damage the soft aluminium pulley wheel.

The video shows no oscillation or imbalance of the pulley wheel so it is also completely normal.

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I can't seem to get this bearing off of the flywheel. Anyone have any ideas? Image

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Aryeh wrote:
Tue Jan 12, 2021 3:37 pm
I can't seem to get this bearing off of the flywheel. Anyone have any ideas? Image
That is a good thing, It means the axle diameter and the bearing inner diameter are pretty damn close.

I used a small-ish bearing puller and pried it out;
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Be careful not to damage the white and black sticker, it is how the kickr reads the RPM.

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Any update?

Did you get the Kickr fixed?

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Lucendi wrote:Any update?

Did you get the Kickr fixed?
I fixed the squeak sound but a new noise started so I ended up just opting for the replacement option from Wahoo for $250.

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Aryeh wrote:
Lucendi wrote:Any update?

Did you get the Kickr fixed?
I fixed the squeak sound but a new noise started so I ended up just opting for the replacement option from Wahoo for $250.
That’s a good deal. The few times I have dealt with them the customer service has been great.


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Aryeh wrote:
Mon Feb 01, 2021 4:29 pm
Lucendi wrote:Any update?

Did you get the Kickr fixed?
I fixed the squeak sound but a new noise started so I ended up just opting for the replacement option from Wahoo for $250.
Wahoo machining tolerances aren't up to a very high standard so replacement parts (that are up to a high standard) sometimes don't fit right. :/

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