Are all these reported failures on the same kind of rim?
Anybody?

 

Hard to see how just replacing the bearings could fix allignment issue. If there is a problem with the bore in the wheel, the only fix would be a new wheel. I guess you could try to ream it, but the machinist would charge more than a new wheel. I think if that is in fact the issue, you need to record when the new bearing is replaced and plan on watching it to see if it also fails. There is one other possible issue not mentioned. That is the inner bushing. When the axle is tightened, the inner races should be tight to the bushings, in effect one unit. The outer races or race must have room to align with the inners. In the case where side torque is applied to a ball bearing, failure is pretty much assured. I have seen that in large blowers when a crew did not place the retaining ring for the housing in the expansion groove. Failure pattern will show uneven wear on inner and outer race to one side mostly. In blowers, tis is often due to thermal expansion when a shaft excedes 2 ft. and temp. varies.

 

Mine say "Mexico"

 

anyone think putting the entire hub with the bearing still in it, in the freezer, it'll be easier to pull the bearing out?? I need to get mine out for powder coating. cheap homemade tool ideas for removing?

 

just found a bearing puller from Harbor Frieght for 39.99 with a 20%discount coupon that will work with the Harley bearings http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=95987

 

sweet! Thx. Let yall know how it works out!

 

where'd you find the coupon??

 

It works great to remove the bearing, that's what I've been using.

Just remember when pressing the new bearing in to use a tool, sleeve, etc. that contacts only the outer race of the bearing and never pound them in with a hammer.

 

awesome, just bought the tool from harbor freight. probably sell it on here for $30 shipped after i use it.

 

Full page ad in Bagger Magazine had the 20% off coupon