Rear hub bearing???

[Micky67keane]

I have just been out for a ride and on the way home heard a knocking as I was pulling away from the lights which ceased when moved into 2nd.
Stopped and checked and noticed the rear wheel/hub had side to side movement.
Limped home and just had side casing off and found I have lost a tooth off 1st gear so obviously need to replace that but this would not explain the side to side play.Could this be the rear hub bearing?
Thanks for any replies

[Toddy]

Could be, I take it the endplate was tight ? Have you taken the hub off to inspect ?

[Micky67keane]

I haven't yet,Grandkids stopped play,what would be my next move?Endplate appears tight when moving wheel/hub.
Thanks

[Toddy]

Get hub off when you have time and inspect that first

[Micky67keane]

If my daughter hurrys back for the kids I'll get it off tonight.
Many thanks

[Toddy]

Let us know how you get on

[Micky67keane]

Took rear hub off and there is play in the layshaft.Spoke with the guy who built the engine and its going in next week.I'm ok with simple stuff but dont have time,facilities or aptitude for this level of stuff.
Thanks for all your help.
Cheers