The first version of the single row bearings 9276 were flawed and should be replaced ASAP. They will fail. These Indian made bearings were replace with better quality bearings in the second version 9276A. I can't remember which supplier provides the OEM 9276A bearings it is either SKF, Timken or F.A.G. All three suppliers can provide the better quality 9276A version, each of course has their own bearing numbers just cross reference. Amazon has a Made in USA Timken version. The ABS bearing is a little harder to source and until recently there were no non OEM versions. Brock's now supplies a ceramic version of both the ABS bearing and the 9276A. If anyone wants I can look up the bearing cross reference numbers, can't remember them of the top of my head.
about two months ago... i replaced 6 bearings after I bought my MCIIs. two in the front, two in the rear, two in the rear sprocket. I just bought the HD branded ones from boardtracker (4 non abs, 2 abs).
I asked and asked around if anyone had the bearing puller and installer... to no avail... now that I have the tool... my friends are starting to ask me to "borrow" my tools. Pffft... and for 15 bucks... I damn sure will.
Yeah the 9276A seem to be better. A double row bearing or old style tapered would be better IMO. But for the stock setup just get a good quality bearing from a reputable supplier. The Timken is about $20 on Amazon. Brock has steel or ceramic ABS repacements. The ceramic is expensive but the steel is cheaper. $125 for a bearing is too high for some that is fine whatever you want to spend your money on. Most guys have spent $125 on stupider crap for their bikes. Me, I just have the steel bearings and check them every time I change my tires
What I use is similar to this one, along with a small pick to pry back the seal slightly.
Syn High Temp Grease, of course. Notice in the description it is for "Sealed Bearings".
Pit Posse Harley Davidson Wheel Bearing Remover & Installer. 90 bones shipped. Best damn 90 bones I've spent but for the love... replace the nut with a stainless steel one (which fits on the long rod).
I came by way of the Pit Posse version from watching a youtube video where the guys uses the Pit Posse and it was as seamless and easy as in the video... ALSO... he made mention of the nut too.
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