I ordered some new wheel bearings and a new IDS rubber isolator from Lake Shore just to have them when I get ready to replace the original stock items.

The 9252 wheel bearing is for the ABS side and its width is about 3mm wider than the non-ABS side. This extra width houses the ABS encoder. The thinner 9276A bearing is for the non-ABS side (right side in front, left side in rear).

I also snapped a picture or two of the rubber isolator part of the IDS. I figured that when I go with new wheels, I'll stick this new rubber in the isolator compartment while I have the rear wheel out and apart. Since rubber does not last forever, it should be interesting to see what wear condition will be revealed by the original rubber isolator.

 

hey joe, did you ever get your wheel bearing puller and installer from pitposse? i bought one and was missing the 25mm collet and they sent me one but i have not had the time to use it yet.let us know how you like yours when you use it.

 

I was hopeing to see a pic of your old IDS rubber. Iam very curious to see how they wear.
As dirty as my rear stays, mine must be wearing.
Ofcourse I beat the chit out of mine..............LOL

 

Hardheaded...Yes, I got it and it has three different size puller heads so I must assume the 25mm is there...but I'll check. But overall, the puller/installer looks damn good to me.

Bruce...I am anxious to see the condition of mine as well. I'll post a pic or two of it when I remove it.

I thought it was interesting that HD's ABS bearing is made in Canada and the non-ABS bearing in Korea.

 

Lowcountry Joe thanks for posting those pics. I too am curious about the wear on the old one.

 

No problem Drat. I usually take photos of stuff before install, and sometimes after install if it makes sense. I am really curious as to how that hard rubber isolator is holding up. Rubber has a finite life, usually gets harder over time, and is prone to cracks. Anyway, guess we will see.

 

Excellent post.
Thanks, looking forward to the "Wear Report".

 

I use the pitposse puller, works great.

 

Glad to hear that Dawg. I was impressed with it's quality (nice threading, heavy duty , good machining). I haven't used it yet, but it's gonna happen soon.

 

Just changed these on my 2008 FLHX, I could feel play in the IDS when jacked up. The bike has 24,000 KM's, the rubber was going hard. I measured (they aren't parallel though) and was getting .015" to .025" more from each of the new ones. My inserts are 6 pcs, not a shrimp ring like you have posted. Follow the manual for lube, alcohol and water mix to help mounting.....