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Oct 24, 2009 | 01:31 PM

#11

davessworks

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Originally Posted by donutsrd

00 later wheel bearings good 4 100k per manual

Good to know - but I like the idea of a 50k change. 100K seems like asking for trouble.

Oct 25, 2009 | 10:05 AM

#12

EdwardK

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From: Houston, Texas

My front's failed at around 40,000 on an 08.

Lucky for me, I had the bike in for an unrelated issue. The service writer felt them when he pushed the bike into the shop. I had no idea. He said he could feel them just pushing the bike. Sure enough, after they took it apart, he said that it had been spitting bearings out. Perfect timing, they changed them under warranty that was going to expire in two weeks.

Oct 25, 2009 | 10:27 AM

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truckerdave

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They were touted as "100,000" mile wheel bearings when they were first put on harleys in 2000. They were about 30 years behind the times as Jap bikes had been using same type bearings for years. I knew from experience with those they wouldn't last 100,000 miles. I noticed the last time i had my Dyna front wheel off at 40,000 the bearing was starting to seep grease. Once that happens they have not many more thousands left. I figure to order bearings and change them this winter. 50,000 is a good time to change them.

Oct 25, 2009 | 05:52 PM

#14

maineultraclassic

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From: Biddeford, Maine

Anyone have any part numbers or model numbers for new bearings for an '05 Ultra Classic?

Don't need to be from Harley, I would rather get a Timken or SKF number so I can get them for much cheaper.

Steve

Oct 25, 2009 | 09:44 PM

#15

PDDGM

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From: Open Road, USA

My 05 front is failing at 63,000. Am going to have front and back replaced next month. Can't ride now, down with stomach problems and besides it raining..

Joe

Oct 25, 2009 | 09:54 PM

#16

2003Springer

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From: Scottsboro

bY DESIGN

Sealed wheel bearings have a small amount of grease in them and need air space for cooling and keeping them lubricated. As stated earlier supposed to be good for around 100k I change mine 40 to 50k if i have no problem. jmo

Oct 25, 2009 | 10:06 PM

#17

Jahillsr

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From: MA

I have a '98 RKC with 22K. What is typical dealer charge to replace front and back?

Oct 26, 2009 | 09:40 AM

#18

mainshaft

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From: Virginia

I had mine changed out at 40K, I bought the bearings thinking I could do it myself, but as I found out I didn't have the correct tools, the dealer charged me one hour per tire.