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what would you do? NOS wheel question.

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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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just received a NOS wheel i bought on ebay for my 98 fxdl. great price and beats the heck out of cleaning my old pitted terrible looking one. this one is absoultely brand new. looks like it did in 1998.

it came with bearings, seals and axel shaft already in it from the factory. i had bought timken bearings and new seals thinking i was going to replace them on my original wheel. question: would you install as is, or replace the bearings. i would have to pay to have that done when i mount the wheel and it would cost me about $40. i dont know the quality of the bearings harley used in 1998....i can still return the bearings and seals i bought -

guidance and opinion please.

thx - tin
 
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I have over 30 years experience as a mechanic and another 10 years owning an auto parts and machine shop. I can't think of any reason to change the bearings.
 
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I have over 30 years experience as a mechanic and another 10 years owning an auto parts and machine shop. I can't think of any reason to change the bearings.
this is comforting, thank you

....any other opinions
 
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