Tourmaster front axle bearings

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Hi everybody,

Just bought a 2007 Tourmaster T40A. 104000mi. Just awesome.

I replaced the front tires yesterday and the bearings were grinding on both sides so they needed to be replaced as well. I spoke with the previous owner and he had replaced them twice before, the last time at around 80k, so 25kmi ago. Is that normal or is it possible that they weren't maintained. I'm not sure if they're sealed or require repacking annually. (forgot to ask)

For my fellow owners, what are you guys seeing? Thanks a lot!