Jockey Pulley Side to Side Play

[Chuck Hammer]

Curious question,
I was going over my DurAce 7800 RD and noticed that both of the pulleys have a bit of play side to side. One more than the other like about an .125". Would this be an indication that the bearings are going and I will need new pulleys soon?
Thanks!

[Jawn P]

More top play is par for the course, as it allows you to cross chain with less fuss.

[R2D2]

Designed that way for chain alignment with click shifting.
Friction shifting didn't have the "sloppy jockey" .

[bikerboy337]

+1 to the above comments, In my experience, the bearings dont wear out before the teeth do... the pulley's should be fine until the teeth are worn, then replace...

here's a good example

http://onyourleftcycles.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/pulley-wear.png

[Chuck Hammer]

Thanks All,
Teeth are not worn just the play which I was not sure about how much was normal.