Anyone heard of '06/'07 wheel bearing problems
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Anyone heard of '06/'07 wheel bearing problems
I had work done on my bike recently, and was told that my rear wheel bearings needed replacement. They said there was a labor issue with HD line workers back in '06/'07, and some workers didn't grease some bearings during assembly as a way to cause problems for HD.
This was my first time using this particular shop. The guys seemed like good guys to me, so I'm hoping this wheel bearing story is legit. Is it?
This was my first time using this particular shop. The guys seemed like good guys to me, so I'm hoping this wheel bearing story is legit. Is it?
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that sounds like complete bullshit.
harley does not make their wheel bearings in house.
there may be an issue with the bearings, but it's not disgruntled employees.
unless you've noticed an issue, i'd assume they're just fine.
harley does not make their wheel bearings in house.
there may be an issue with the bearings, but it's not disgruntled employees.
unless you've noticed an issue, i'd assume they're just fine.
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I know the 09's have junk wheel bearings, I replaced mine twice in the rear and once in the front.
Rule of thumb is every other tire change.
I use Timken now.
Should be good for awhile.
That 100 thousand mile stuff in far from the truth.
Rule of thumb is every other tire change.
I use Timken now.
Should be good for awhile.
That 100 thousand mile stuff in far from the truth.
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Be wary of any thing they tell you in the future.
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Thanks guys. I'm sorry to hear that. I'm trying to find an alternative to using a dealership for work I can't do myself. Maybe these guys aren't it. If anyone knows of a good place west of Milwaukee, I'd appreciate hearing about it.
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Just ask em straight up where they got that info about the bearings from. Could be interesting...
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I had work done on my bike recently, and was told that my rear wheel bearings needed replacement. They said there was a labor issue with HD line workers back in '06/'07, and some workers didn't grease some bearings during assembly as a way to cause problems for HD.
This was my first time using this particular shop. The guys seemed like good guys to me, so I'm hoping this wheel bearing story is legit. Is it?
This was my first time using this particular shop. The guys seemed like good guys to me, so I'm hoping this wheel bearing story is legit. Is it?
Did you notice something before?
Reason: sometimes the individual performing a service call is just a parrot that talks without thinking.
I am aware from reading the forum that some individuals have experienced problems with sealed bearings.
The story might be partially incorrect but the bearing could have been bad.
For example: The bearing issue could have been with the workers in the supply line but after repeating the story several times it becomes HD.
OR they were just trying to pad the bill $50 that in reality nets them about $20 of labor.
Were you having a rear tire changed?
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When it comes to HD oem wheel bearings, I have not had any issues with em .
However, that being said, on my '12 Fat Bob during my tire changeout, I had the harley dealer replace all of them with upgraded Nachi USA sealed bearings. Didn't want to take a chance as I have heard of enough of them going bad and trashing wheels that I simply wanted peace of mind.
Plus, idc if its harley oem or not. Made in China wheel bearings aren't my cup of tea.
However, that being said, on my '12 Fat Bob during my tire changeout, I had the harley dealer replace all of them with upgraded Nachi USA sealed bearings. Didn't want to take a chance as I have heard of enough of them going bad and trashing wheels that I simply wanted peace of mind.
Plus, idc if its harley oem or not. Made in China wheel bearings aren't my cup of tea.