why did harley quit using the timken bearing after 2002
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12-19-2009, 08:49 PM
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12-20-2009, 06:28 AM
While I agree that the double Timkin tapered bearing setup is superior to the rollers now in use, the current set up is still more than adequate for stock and moderately modified motors. The weak point in the low end is the pressed together flywheel assembly. Your chances of flywheel scissoring is far greater than a bearing failure. By the way the "Timken" brand cam bearings aren't tapered, they are just the old Torrington bearing. Apples and oranges. Timken bought or merged with Torrington and they are branded Timken, there the similarity ends.
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I wouldn't purchase a new bike because they are built like crap and are not built to last!
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01-03-2010, 04:15 PM
Its more a matter of assembly line proceedure than actual costs. It takes much longer to set precision end play than it does to stab a shft through a hole. Same reason for the chain drive cams as opposed to the gear drive set up from past motors. When production numbers go up in any manufacturing facility you have to find ways to do it quicker!
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