Bill,
I like being able to pull, clean and inspect the bearings before packing them. I can usually catch a bearing that is starting to gall at that point and replace it while at home in my nice warm/cool garage instead of sitting on the side of the rode being passed by idiots busy texting, calling their boyfriend/girlfriend, reading email, etc. (usually in the rain) knocking a race out and putting in a new race and seal....
Given a choice, Easy Lube would be my second choice, oil bath the third and Never Lube would be never...... They are just like a front hub bearing as they sound just fine and the next thing you know, they are gone.
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