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From: Honah Lee
Best you just do bearings and spacers. I made these from SS and used the alternate bearings. I think Harley part man can even fix you up.
Bearings are WJB Bearings Inc
A 52mm OD, 3/4 in ID Wheel Bearing is P/N DH559339
Info update on these WJB Bearings.
DH559339 ID = .75" OD = 2.0472" (52mm) Width = .8268" (21mm)
DH559339-1 ID = 1" OD = 2.0472" (52mm) Width = .8268" (21mm)
Ť Last Edit: Wednesday, August 19, 2009. 01:50:21 AM. by Fatboy_SirGarfield ť
A sealed ball bearing with an internal of 3/4" , External 52mm and 21mm width. Manufactured by the automotive specialists KML, this bearing is commonly used in Harley Davidson applications and will replace HD9267. Also known as: F-390598, 390598, H-D9267, DH559339, 19x52x21, 19.05x52x21, 3/4x52x21, 3/4"x52x21, 1013-2RS
Bearings are WJB Bearings Inc
A 52mm OD, 3/4 in ID Wheel Bearing is P/N DH559339
Info update on these WJB Bearings.
DH559339 ID = .75" OD = 2.0472" (52mm) Width = .8268" (21mm)
DH559339-1 ID = 1" OD = 2.0472" (52mm) Width = .8268" (21mm)
Ť Last Edit: Wednesday, August 19, 2009. 01:50:21 AM. by Fatboy_SirGarfield ť
A sealed ball bearing with an internal of 3/4" , External 52mm and 21mm width. Manufactured by the automotive specialists KML, this bearing is commonly used in Harley Davidson applications and will replace HD9267. Also known as: F-390598, 390598, H-D9267, DH559339, 19x52x21, 19.05x52x21, 3/4x52x21, 3/4"x52x21, 1013-2RS
Last edited by Jackie Paper; Sep 14, 2018 at 11:23 AM.
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I changed the wheel to 1" bearings and spacers, when I modified an older wheel to fit my 07. You will need to bore out the center of the hub to 1 5/16" (1.312) with a step drill bit. This will allow the internal spacer to fit thru the hub. The area that you drill out is aluminum and not a bearing surface, so a hand drill did the trick. Good luck!
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The wheel i have is a 19" HD thunderstar with older style tapered bearings, the OD is roughly 1.75", the newer style sealed bearings are approx. 2". unfortunately swapping bearings isn't an option, i would have to open up the bearing seat as well as the center of the hub.
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Freshly machined axle and rotor spacer from my neighbors Father-in-law. this guy knows his stuff!!! Dropped them off at lunch last Thursday and they were waiting for me at my door when i got home. "delivered even".
Freshly machined axle and rotor spacer from my neighbors Father-in-law. this guy knows his stuff!!! Dropped them off at lunch last Thursday and they were waiting for me at my door when i got home. "delivered even".
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Nice looking job. These tappered roller bearings on the older wheels throw me ever time. Did he make the spacer bushing that appears to be in the brake rotor?
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From: Honah Lee
Best you just do bearings and spacers. I made these from SS and used the alternate bearings. I think Harley part man can even fix you up.
Bearings are WJB Bearings Inc
A 52mm OD, 3/4 in ID Wheel Bearing is P/N DH559339
Info update on these WJB Bearings.
DH559339 ID = .75" OD = 2.0472" (52mm) Width = .8268" (21mm)
DH559339-1 ID = 1" OD = 2.0472" (52mm) Width = .8268" (21mm)
Ť Last Edit: Wednesday, August 19, 2009. 01:50:21 AM. by Fatboy_SirGarfield ť
A sealed ball bearing with an internal of 3/4" , External 52mm and 21mm width. Manufactured by the automotive specialists KML, this bearing is commonly used in Harley Davidson applications and will replace HD9267. Also known as: F-390598, 390598, H-D9267, DH559339, 19x52x21, 19.05x52x21, 3/4x52x21, 3/4"x52x21, 1013-2RS
Bearings are WJB Bearings Inc
A 52mm OD, 3/4 in ID Wheel Bearing is P/N DH559339
Info update on these WJB Bearings.
DH559339 ID = .75" OD = 2.0472" (52mm) Width = .8268" (21mm)
DH559339-1 ID = 1" OD = 2.0472" (52mm) Width = .8268" (21mm)
Ť Last Edit: Wednesday, August 19, 2009. 01:50:21 AM. by Fatboy_SirGarfield ť
A sealed ball bearing with an internal of 3/4" , External 52mm and 21mm width. Manufactured by the automotive specialists KML, this bearing is commonly used in Harley Davidson applications and will replace HD9267. Also known as: F-390598, 390598, H-D9267, DH559339, 19x52x21, 19.05x52x21, 3/4x52x21, 3/4"x52x21, 1013-2RS
A very common tappered bearing is the LM11949 inner race with a .750 bore, and a .655 width. The outer race is 3.265 with a .650 width.
Appears that thru the years I see at least 3 other tappered bearings specs for Harley's. One as amall as 1.773 on the outer race.
Last edited by Jackie Paper; Sep 14, 2018 at 11:23 AM.
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I bought the spacer used which was the correct thickness i needed althought the shoulder where the brake rotor sits was a larger diameter than my rotor, so i had that shoulder milled down. i believe the tapered bearings i have, are probably as you stated 1.773. when i measured them with my primitive ruler it was roughly 1-3/4".