Wheel Bearings?
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Wheel Bearings?
Hi,
I had the HD dealer take off my tires and bearings so I could ship out my rims and get them chromed. I was wondering if it was true that whenever you remove the bearings you should put new ones in. Harley gave me the old bearings back and they dont look messed up at all, but they said they highly recommend getting new ones any time they are removed. They want $130 for new ones and didnt want to pay this if I dont have to. Thanks
Jason
I had the HD dealer take off my tires and bearings so I could ship out my rims and get them chromed. I was wondering if it was true that whenever you remove the bearings you should put new ones in. Harley gave me the old bearings back and they dont look messed up at all, but they said they highly recommend getting new ones any time they are removed. They want $130 for new ones and didnt want to pay this if I dont have to. Thanks
Jason
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It's likely suggested to replace them due to some shock they experience in the removal process. It's your call though. You can spin 'em in your hands and not feel any roughness but who knows what would happen when loaded. You could always try reuse them but you may end up paying for them (and the removal fee) in the future anyway. If it were me I'd replace 'em.
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It's likely suggested to replace them due to some shock they experience in the removal process. It's your call though. You can spin 'em in your hands and not feel any roughness but who knows what would happen when loaded. You could always try reuse them but you may end up paying for them (and the removal fee) in the future anyway. If it were me I'd replace 'em.
They most likly used a bearing puller. I can't amagen the force it takes to get them out that they would still be 100%
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