Looking For Some Input

Hi Folks –

I’m looking for some input on a couple of items. First, I recently changed the rear tire on my 2014 Thunderbird Commander. I rode the bike about 60 miles the day before I took the wheel off. I didn’t hear any unusual sounds or notice anything out of the ordinary. When I removed the wheel, I noticed that the two bearings in the wheel were seized-up. The bearings in the cush drive were OK. After removing the wheel bearings and installing new ones, the old bearings seem to be OK (spin smooth and tight), although the composite face of one was very slightly marred and the outer circumference was very slightly etched. So my question is – Has anyone seen this before, or know why the bearings appeared to be seized?

My other item is that I’m looking for any advice on using DealerTool. I just ordered it and I plan to bleed the ABS brakes and balance the throttle bodies next week. It all seems to be straight-forward, but I thought I should check to see if anyone has experienced any problems or quirks with the software.

THANKS in advance for any input on these items!