Need aftermarket wheel bearing....
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I got my last bearings from Direct Cycle parts. They were a Drag specialties bearing. Go to Drag Specialties and look it up in the new Fat Book.
Check the # on the side of the bearing and go to Napa or your favorite parts store. Make sure you take your axle with you to make sure it is a 1" ID and not a 25mm ID.
Check the # on the side of the bearing and go to Napa or your favorite parts store. Make sure you take your axle with you to make sure it is a 1" ID and not a 25mm ID.
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I ordered a set of two from an ebay seller; $20, delivered. I'll post any useful Mgf. and p/n info here when I receive them.
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Hmm, just replaced mine when I put my new rims on. How often should they be replaced? My bike has 35k on her and the bearings I pulled were not smooth when rotated, kind of gritty feeling? I went to eBay and bought a set from Boss Bearings out of NC. Put on and so far so good. Something I hadn't been checking when I changed my tire, but from now on I most defiantly will...
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Rec'd the new ebay bearings yesterday; $20/pair delivered. I scanned them hi-res on my HP All-In-One and found the following info (same, both sides):
CHINA WJB DH559339-1 N129.1305
Seller (Midwest Motorcycle) p/n 95-909
CHINA WJB DH559339-1 N129.1305
Seller (Midwest Motorcycle) p/n 95-909
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When I did mine I did a lot of research. .ended up with Timken bearings from Amazon of all places. Originally bought the All ***** but they didn't appear as well made to me so I tossed them. For my bike I believe they were # 205pp. You can get them locally at a bearing supplier for an extra buck or two.
About $13 cheaper per bearing than HD and you know it's quality.
In addition I bought the George's Garage 'upgrade' to their wheel bearing tool to supplement my Pit Posse tool. The Pit Posse didn't come with a 25mm installer pilot. Finally I bought a 'NICE' bearing for using the installer tool which comes with the JIMS/HD tool. Basically turned the Pit Posse tool into the exact same JIMS/HD setup for a fraction of the cost.
About $13 cheaper per bearing than HD and you know it's quality.
In addition I bought the George's Garage 'upgrade' to their wheel bearing tool to supplement my Pit Posse tool. The Pit Posse didn't come with a 25mm installer pilot. Finally I bought a 'NICE' bearing for using the installer tool which comes with the JIMS/HD tool. Basically turned the Pit Posse tool into the exact same JIMS/HD setup for a fraction of the cost.
Last edited by mattVA; Jul 11, 2014 at 11:03 AM.
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When I did mine I did a lot of research. .ended up with Timken bearings from Amazon of all places. Originally bought the All ***** but they didn't appear as well made to me so I tossed them. For my bike I believe they were # 205pp. You can get them locally at a bearing supplier for an extra buck or two.
http://www.amazon.com/Timken-Bearing...s=timken+205pp
About $13 cheaper per bearing than HD and you know it's quality.
In addition I bought the George's Garage 'upgrade' to their wheel bearing tool to supplement my Pit Posse tool. The Pit Posse didn't come with a 25mm installer pilot. Finally I bought a 'NICE' bearing for using the installer tool which comes with the JIMS/HD tool. Basically turned the Pit Posse tool into the exact same JIMS/HD setup for a fraction of the cost.
http://www.amazon.com/Timken-Bearing...s=timken+205pp
About $13 cheaper per bearing than HD and you know it's quality.
In addition I bought the George's Garage 'upgrade' to their wheel bearing tool to supplement my Pit Posse tool. The Pit Posse didn't come with a 25mm installer pilot. Finally I bought a 'NICE' bearing for using the installer tool which comes with the JIMS/HD tool. Basically turned the Pit Posse tool into the exact same JIMS/HD setup for a fraction of the cost.
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If you take a look at the JIMS wheel bearing tool instructions: http://www.jpcycles.com/instructions/pdf/910-679.pdf
You'll notice the Pit Posse tool is identical save for #8 and it is also missing a 25mm collet for installing the bearing(s).
You can buy the SKF NICE 603 bearing off eBay, etc. I got mine on eBay. Shipping was more than the price per bearing so I bought 2 and gave the other away.
To address the 25mm collet for installing the bearing, George's Garage sells an 'update' kit for the 25mm bearings intended to be used with their tool, but since the dimensions are all essentially the same for Pit Posse, Georges, HD, JIMS, you can buy it and use it with the Pit Posse tool:
http://www.georges-garage.com/chassis_tools.htm
#740030
So for about $140 you would have the same tool as the more expensive brands at a fraction of the cost.
I followed JIMS instructions when using the tool since it addresses how much torque to apply when installing the bearings, where to apply lubrication, etc.
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Sorry I didn't see this before Pat... yep Timken 205PP...
I am actually looking into the Timken 5205KE... very tempting to try and see if it will work. ... 5.6mm wider.. obviously some work on the wheel spacers, and the bearing spacer... but to have a dual row bearing... that's pretty tempting...
I am actually looking into the Timken 5205KE... very tempting to try and see if it will work. ... 5.6mm wider.. obviously some work on the wheel spacers, and the bearing spacer... but to have a dual row bearing... that's pretty tempting...
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