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Old Sep 24, 2023 | 05:26 PM
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whats ones view on the 52 roller bearings with retainer with belt. ive been running mine for about 35 yrs with no problems
 
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You have been maybe, but many many others including professionals haven’t had any luck with them.
 
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You have been maybe, but many many others including professionals haven’t had any luck with them.
in what way ? i remember someone saying the grease leaks out but a mc mech said maybe so but after about 60,000 kms
 

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I won't be trying it again...Mine Bound up...oh, and I should have Known it was gonna!!! it made the Hub ride In on Mine...Out on others!!!
A Ramm Jett Retainer, is all I ever seemed to require!!
 
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in what way ? i remember someone saying the grease leaks out but a mc mech said maybe so but after about 60,000 kms
You do understand several of us who have had this conversation with you before are long time motorcycle mechanics, older Harley's in particular. Reasons why we don't use or like them. Time and LONG experience says they don't work for **** in 19 out of 20 bikes.
 
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ive often thought about going to the stock cage bearing but what makes that any better ?
 
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ive often thought about going to the stock cage bearing but what makes that any better ?
I'm thinking I have a New in package long roller kit...Will (gladly) trade ya if you insist on trying it!!!
 
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I'm thinking I have a New in package long roller kit...Will (gladly) trade ya if you insist on trying it!!!
He’s running them and he had to hone out the clutch shell to get a running fit that wouldn’t walk or seize up like a lot did, this chat has been had at least 3 times I can remember. He chimes in when ever the big 52 comes up. Ramjet, aluminum pressure plate and stock bearing cage is simple, solid and reliable.

What you can’t do is go backward after you honed out the clutch shell unless you replace it, running fit will be too sloppy and **** will vibrate and drag.
 
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Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker
He’s running them and he had to hone out the clutch shell to get a running fit that wouldn’t walk or seize up like a lot did, this chat has been had at least 3 times I can remember. He chimes in when ever the big 52 comes up. Ramjet, aluminum pressure plate and stock bearing cage is simple, solid and reliable.

What you can’t do is go backward after you honed out the clutch shell unless you replace it, running fit will be too sloppy and **** will vibrate and drag.
thanks mines been honed out. run retainer that came with the kit and alloy pressure plate mines been apart twice in 35 yrs and its still is all greased u inside
 

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