| Author | Message | ||
     Triman023 |
Went to get new tires put on and found that my pulley side bearings on the rear wheel have mucho sloppy fit. They fall out, both outer and inner. I have no $$ to get another rim. My solution is to fit new bearings and use stainless shim stock to tighten up the fit. I can't afford to have the rims welded and machined. Is there a different bearing that would fit? | ||
| Triman023 |
I found a replacement wheel for $99 on Ebay from a Harley dealer.Now I need a new rear pulley, anyone know where I can get one? OR can I get the old one machined and sleeved for a new bearing. | ||
| Triman023 |
Never mind on the pulley, I thought it had a bearing in it, I was wrong. Looks Like I will be back in business when I get the wheel on. Anyone recomend a machine shop to fix the old wheel? I live in the Los Angeles area. | ||
| Fahren |
If you find a machine shop that can machine a hole to be smaller than it is now, please tell us! Maybe you could look at the size of 2010 XB wheel bearings, and have the rim machined for them, if they are bigger than the tuber bearings. Just a thought, since I really have no clue as to how such a thing would work, and I'm not sure I would feel comfortable trusting such a setup. | ||
| Gowindward |
You could always try this. http://www.amazon.com/Loctite-Bearing-Mount-Temper ature-38652/dp/B00070LQWE | ||
| Spiderman |
All you need to do it take a caliper and measure the hole. Then take that measurement with one of you old bearings into a bearing shop. They will be able to get you a bearing a few thousandth of an inch over the standard size that you can press fit in... | ||
| Buellistic |
The REASON for rear wheel bearing FAILURE is OVER TIGHTENING rear axle NUT(not using proper TORQUE Specs's), improper adjusting DRIVE BELT(FACTORY SERVICE IS WRONG) which some times takes the wheel with it(chain if you changed to one), and not re-greasing the wheel bearings every 50K miles ... DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT Class 101 available upon request, just PM me ... If you need new bearings, take your old bearing/beraings to a local bearing supplier and ask for the best bearing off off your bearing part number ... | ||
| Easy_rider |
I did have a shop drill the hole larger and insert a sleeve on one side. After that I learned that the other side was barely out and used the Loctite. Both have held up fine. | ||
| Triman023 |
Thanks for the info. Buelistic, found your method in the archives and will use it. The bearings are in good shape the hole is just too large. I found a NOS wheel for $99, its Nuclear Blue but it is new! My belt was too tight, foolish me, I expected the dealer to change the tires properly. I have an independent tech who will follow the proper instructions. I will take the "spare" wheel and have it sleeved. |
