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Oct 29, 2017 | 04:59 AM

#21

svarnster

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From: coastal sc

I don't know the numbers, but if u get the number on the side of the bearing the bearing supply place can cross reference it to other brands. I have done this many times.

Oct 29, 2017 | 06:06 AM

#22

grbrown

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From: Bedford UK

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cosmic Razorback

Radial ball bearings are not designed to axial and thrust loads.

Too bad they don't use Timken tapered roller bearings. Of course it is a $$$$$$ and cents thing.

Many bike brands have been using ball races for their wheels for decades without problems, although there is no denying that tapered roller bearings are superior. My 1990 Evo, owned from new, has never needed new tapered bearings. There may be a unit cost penalty in using them, however the major issue is labour - they cannot be installed without first being assembled, checked and reassembled after shimming. I suspect that is the main driver in H-D going to *****.

Oct 29, 2017 | 01:47 PM

#23

TheGrandPoohBah

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From: Mountain Top, Alabama

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Originally Posted by memphisharley

I know a bearing supply place locally. again, does anyone know if the hd abs bearings are proprietary .

Personally, I do not know of anyone else that makes the ABS bearing.

Oct 29, 2017 | 02:01 PM

#24

L88

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Originally Posted by Greg2012FLHTK

Mine would start making a noise that sounded like a jet engine around 20 mph.

Yep, got that now on my RK at 1100 miles. It set outside quite a bit before I bought it and probably got power washed a few times.

Not hard to do with a Pit Posse VT102. Just time and a little creativity to do the rear wheel pulley.

Oct 29, 2017 | 02:02 PM

#25

L88

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Originally Posted by TheGrandPoohBah

Personally, I do not know of anyone else that makes the ABS bearing.

All ***** makes an ABS kit for both Front and rear.

Oct 29, 2017 | 02:14 PM

#26

lt1-xjs

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From: Centerville, ohio

Here's another, http://www.dragspecialties.com/produ...umber=02150964

Oct 29, 2017 | 03:13 PM

#27

memphisharley

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From: memphis

Quote:

Originally Posted by L88

All ***** makes an ABS kit for both Front and rear.

thanks..i have used them before for bearings for my k6. i will check them out as well as a good local supplier. I have a used abs bearing I can present to the local so I'll see what they say.
drag specialities may be a good bet also. thanks.

Last edited by memphisharley; Oct 29, 2017 at 03:15 PM.

Oct 29, 2017 | 03:36 PM

#28

Boomer1143

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From: Boise, Idaho

I've been running a set of these on my bike for the last 17K miles. Non ABS and ABS bearing in kit form.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Drag-Specia...RZGLDz&vxp=mtr

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Oct 29, 2017 | 05:09 PM

#29

Spartanden

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From: Spartan Country, Michigan

I lost the right front bearing this fall on our annual trip....31k miles. On the highway. In the middle of nowhere. So I thought... Shanendoah Harley was just a couple miles away, and took care of me!! Felt like I was driving over rumble strips, front end vibrated off and on, and front brake felt strange. Definitely one thing that gets checked at each tire replacement!!!