Taper Roller to Sealed Wheel Bearing Conversion
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I just called him and he doesn't remember the numbers.
He suggested just measuring the race and matching it with a sealed bearing from a bearing warehouse.
He said you can get them way cheaper that way.
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I'm trying to understand why the person wants to do this.
I machined adapters that bolt on to my tapered bearing wheel to use the sealed bearings but I was adapting an older aluminum wheel to an '03 wide glide front end and it was a fun project.
I don't get why anyone would want this if it's just a kit they can buy.
What is the advantage?
Heck, repacking the taped bearings now and then isn't a big inconvenience.
I machined adapters that bolt on to my tapered bearing wheel to use the sealed bearings but I was adapting an older aluminum wheel to an '03 wide glide front end and it was a fun project.
I don't get why anyone would want this if it's just a kit they can buy.
What is the advantage?
Heck, repacking the taped bearings now and then isn't a big inconvenience.
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I'm trying to understand why the person wants to do this.
I machined adapters that bolt on to my tapered bearing wheel to use the sealed bearings but I was adapting an older aluminum wheel to an '03 wide glide front end and it was a fun project.
I don't get why anyone would want this if it's just a kit they can buy.
What is the advantage?
Heck, repacking the taped bearings now and then isn't a big inconvenience.
I machined adapters that bolt on to my tapered bearing wheel to use the sealed bearings but I was adapting an older aluminum wheel to an '03 wide glide front end and it was a fun project.
I don't get why anyone would want this if it's just a kit they can buy.
What is the advantage?
Heck, repacking the taped bearings now and then isn't a big inconvenience.
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There is not a good way to set the preload on tapered roller bearings in a harley wheel. The races have to be set perfect, the center spacer has to be perfect size, and no wear in the bearing. As soon as there is some wear in the bearings or races they become looser, sealed ball bearings much better.
Have not been able to find bearings that i thought fit right, they may be out there but i haven't found them
Have not been able to find bearings that i thought fit right, they may be out there but i haven't found them
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I believe this will work
VT No: 44-2995
Rear wheel hub bearing kit includes two bearings, center spacer and spacers.
Rear double row fit wheel bearing kits for models with bearings to eliminate wheel play. Use with a stock 3/4" axle. Bearing has an outer diameter of 1.782", and inner diameter of .747" and width of .81". The spacer length is 4.5".
Fits:
FXST 1984-1999 rear
FXD 1991-1999 rear
XL 1991-1999 rear
FLST 1986-1999
UOM: 1 - KIT
Country of Origin: Imported
Rear wheel hub bearing kit includes two bearings, center spacer and spacers.
Rear double row fit wheel bearing kits for models with bearings to eliminate wheel play. Use with a stock 3/4" axle. Bearing has an outer diameter of 1.782", and inner diameter of .747" and width of .81". The spacer length is 4.5".
Fits:
FXST 1984-1999 rear
FXD 1991-1999 rear
XL 1991-1999 rear
FLST 1986-1999
UOM: 1 - KIT
Country of Origin: Imported