Howdy all,

What is a good source for quality replacement wheel bearings for our bikes.?



I will be swapping rear wheels and want to have new bearings when I do as there is rust on the existing ones.

I will be purchasing the removal/install tool as well for future use.

 

This is the brand I installed after a lot of research. http://www.vxb.com/page/bearings/PRO...arings/Kit9706

 

These things are industry standard bearings, so unless you have ABS you should be able to get replacements from any decent bearing shop. The brand RAP identifies look good, however if your bike is a 2004 you need 1" ID bearings, not 25mm. If you shop around take one of your bearings with you, as the numbers engraved on them will tell a supplier everything they need to know.

 

Mr Brown is correct, however stay away from the Chinese bearings.

 

Brocks performance carries ceramic bearings.

 

52 mm x 21 mm x 1" isn't really a standard bearing. They are available on Ebay and such but mostly private label it seems. It's like you don't know the mfg or where they're from. They may be just fine but I'll stick with the Harley 9247 myself.

 

Surprisingly, I have found that the bearing is very common. The only one that is hard to obtain is the ABS bearing. I had a lot of failures with the Harley bearings on my 2009 RG, those bearings were a real piece of crap. At that time, the bearings had to be replaced at the same time as the tires (12K-15K miles). Twice the bearings were covered under warranty. After that I did not care if they were free, it was not worth the risk of serious failure out on the road and I just sourced them myself.

 

Thanks for the great advice, I am in the boonies with no bearing house near to me. I do not want chinese all ***** bearings and so far the Jap ones may be it. Thanks for the tips.

 

I think there is some confusion. The 9247 is a 1" id bearing used on the 2002-2007 touring. None of the top mfg make this bearing. The 2008 up uses the 9276 25mm bearings which are the 6205 2rs that are available everywhere buy all manufactures.

 

I'm not sure about the bearings but 1" is equal to 25.4mm so either size should work. Most bearings are made by multiple manufacturers and usually can be crossed referenced. With no local suppliers nearby you could try MSC Direct or McMaster Carr and have them the next day but will pay a little more.