Rear Axle Bearing Retainer Plates
#12
Yes, they work the same on 19/20 trikes. The OEM parts on the 19/20 trikes are the same flimsy plates as on previous years.
#13
Having "floating" axle shats has anyone ever experienced an axle shaft (due to the bearing pressed on) seperating from the shaft allowing the shaft to come out of the tube?
(At one time on some vehicle axle shafts, a "locking ring" was pressed on the shaft after the bearing that further prevented this).
What is the average life span of the rear axlle bearings?
And I'm assuming (we all know how that works out) that the OEM stamped metal retainers have some "flex" that contibutes to the wheel/axle "slop"?
(At one time on some vehicle axle shafts, a "locking ring" was pressed on the shaft after the bearing that further prevented this).
What is the average life span of the rear axlle bearings?
And I'm assuming (we all know how that works out) that the OEM stamped metal retainers have some "flex" that contibutes to the wheel/axle "slop"?
#14
#15
After going through the process two winters ago the biggest hurdle with replacing the OE with the DK retainer plates really was getting the axle bearings pressed off and on.
Local (well known and long-lived) HD dealership service department had my OE loaded axles (I removed myself but don't have a press) for 6 weeks, where they broke two of their own 20-ton and 30-ton manual presses trying to remove the bearings. I pulled out the service manual to point out that the bearings can require up to 35 to 40 tons to get them on and off. Master techs had to take the axles to a heavy-duty truck service center with a 50-ton hydraulic press to press the bearings on and off finally.
Pretty bad when the top dealership (not really too many locations nearby) in the state says "we've never had to press trike axle bearings on and off because ( they've ) never seen bad bearings and nobody replaces the retainer plates..."
Bad service is a gripe for another time... Sucks to be the first one over the wall, but I'd do it again for the peace of mind replacing the OE plates.
Ride safe.
JS2
Local (well known and long-lived) HD dealership service department had my OE loaded axles (I removed myself but don't have a press) for 6 weeks, where they broke two of their own 20-ton and 30-ton manual presses trying to remove the bearings. I pulled out the service manual to point out that the bearings can require up to 35 to 40 tons to get them on and off. Master techs had to take the axles to a heavy-duty truck service center with a 50-ton hydraulic press to press the bearings on and off finally.
Pretty bad when the top dealership (not really too many locations nearby) in the state says "we've never had to press trike axle bearings on and off because ( they've ) never seen bad bearings and nobody replaces the retainer plates..."
Bad service is a gripe for another time... Sucks to be the first one over the wall, but I'd do it again for the peace of mind replacing the OE plates.
Ride safe.
JS2
#16
My question how the heck can HD make this stuff so shoddy? It is the stuff nightmares are made of.
A guy like me without a nearby machine shop and no press how can I do this type of work?
And you are really lucky you found this problem before your trip.
So do you make house calls?
A guy like me without a nearby machine shop and no press how can I do this type of work?
And you are really lucky you found this problem before your trip.
So do you make house calls?
Anywhere that works on Semi Trucks can do it for you.
I'd love to hop on the bike and come out your way for a ride...but, I would just take it to your local truck tire shop...can't bring the press on the bike.
Last edited by DK Custom; 08-07-2020 at 10:03 PM.
#17
After going through the process two winters ago the biggest hurdle with replacing the OE with the DK retainer plates really was getting the axle bearings pressed off and on.
Local (well known and long-lived) HD dealership service department had my OE loaded axles (I removed myself but don't have a press) for 6 weeks, where they broke two of their own 20-ton and 30-ton manual presses trying to remove the bearings. I pulled out the service manual to point out that the bearings can require up to 35 to 40 tons to get them on and off. Master techs had to take the axles to a heavy-duty truck service center with a 50-ton hydraulic press to press the bearings on and off finally.
Pretty bad when the top dealership (not really too many locations nearby) in the state says "we've never had to press trike axle bearings on and off because ( they've ) never seen bad bearings and nobody replaces the retainer plates..."
Bad service is a gripe for another time... Sucks to be the first one over the wall, but I'd do it again for the peace of mind replacing the OE plates.
Ride safe.
JS2
Local (well known and long-lived) HD dealership service department had my OE loaded axles (I removed myself but don't have a press) for 6 weeks, where they broke two of their own 20-ton and 30-ton manual presses trying to remove the bearings. I pulled out the service manual to point out that the bearings can require up to 35 to 40 tons to get them on and off. Master techs had to take the axles to a heavy-duty truck service center with a 50-ton hydraulic press to press the bearings on and off finally.
Pretty bad when the top dealership (not really too many locations nearby) in the state says "we've never had to press trike axle bearings on and off because ( they've ) never seen bad bearings and nobody replaces the retainer plates..."
Bad service is a gripe for another time... Sucks to be the first one over the wall, but I'd do it again for the peace of mind replacing the OE plates.
Ride safe.
JS2
Good to hear you have it sorted and everything is solid now.
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#18
Having "floating" axle shats has anyone ever experienced an axle shaft (due to the bearing pressed on) seperating from the shaft allowing the shaft to come out of the tube?
(At one time on some vehicle axle shafts, a "locking ring" was pressed on the shaft after the bearing that further prevented this).
What is the average life span of the rear axlle bearings?
And I'm assuming (we all know how that works out) that the OEM stamped metal retainers have some "flex" that contibutes to the wheel/axle "slop"?
(At one time on some vehicle axle shafts, a "locking ring" was pressed on the shaft after the bearing that further prevented this).
What is the average life span of the rear axlle bearings?
And I'm assuming (we all know how that works out) that the OEM stamped metal retainers have some "flex" that contibutes to the wheel/axle "slop"?
#20
I got the measurements of the HD bearing and took it to a local auto parts shop...gave them to them and they got matching bearings for me (they're not an uncommon size). I don't remember what brand, only that I wanted American made. It took an extra couple of days for them to get the USA made.