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I ordered the IDS online with credit cardfrom Zanotti's then sent an e-mail immediately afterwards asking to have the bearing pressed. They e-mailed back and asked for the security code from the credit card and added $12 to the IDS charge.
Same for me. Well worth the $12. Great place to deal with.
The majority of my riding is on major highways and I have never experienced the problem that you (Peddler & RonB) address. Tomorrow I will head out and hit the secondary roads and see if I notice any change. The initital test on Friday (200 miles) were on the D.C. and Baltimore major highway system.
I wouldn't at this time say that I am disappointed,believe the jury is still out. Will hit the secondary roads hard over the next three days and get back to you.
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I also installed the IDS and I also did not have the problems others were having. But I went and did the install anyway. I really cannot tell the differance on the highway but did notice less noise and a smoother ride on the smaller roads. If you don't use them that much you might have a harder time noticing it if you hadn't noticed it before. Ride safe!
Is there something special about the bearing being pressed? I work at a company with a model shop and I'm sure that they have some sort of press thatI can use to put the bearing in place. Do you need a special tool?
Is there a real need to put the bearing in the freezer and the sprocket in the oven? I'm really curious cause I plan on doing this myself and was wondering how difficult this whole thing could be. Thanks.
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