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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 10:19 AM
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Noticed in an aftermarket parts catalog there is double row 25mm bore bearing for the rear wheel
checked the latest parts book up to 2016 and the single row p/n 9276A rubber seal , now updated to 9276B with metal jacket,
for XL and fat boy applications and both list the single row 25mm bearing for the rear.

Any experience using the double row 25mm bearing?
 
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 09:56 AM
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In the aftermarket parts catalog both the single and double row 25 mm bore spherical ball bearing are both listed with OEM p/n 9276.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 10:02 AM
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I just ordered/received All ***** bearings, I've ... getting ready for new tires, brakes, yada yada yada :>)
 
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Old Sep 27, 2017 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Almond farmer
Any experience using the double row 25mm bearing?
No I don't, but I would tempted to try them, certainly on a touring bike. Do they also list a twin-row 1" bearing, by any chance? Which catalogue are you reading?
 
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Old Oct 4, 2017 | 08:44 AM
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Found the 25mm bore double row ball bearings in Midwest MC parts catalog located in eastern Missouri, USA.
This is what HD needs to do on touring and softails.
Have done a bunch of bearing calculations on the single row 25mm BB , result , these bearings are over loaded, especially for a two up touring model
XL's pass the stress test for solo riders.
No double row 1" bore BB's, listed.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2017 | 10:22 PM
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Has anyone tried the double row bearings?
I’m going to replace the rear tire and bearings on my street glide and not sure if I should stick with Orem or go with the double row bearings
 
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Im using ceramic from www.worldwidebearings.com
I dont expect to ever have to replace them.
 
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