Replace wheel bearings after pressing out?

[MrBreeze]

Tired of polishing billet wheels, I've decided to tear down the dog and have the wheels, hubs, pulley, fender struts, etc chromed. I had a local shop press out the wheel bearings (I tried using a slide hammer tool to remove, but they wouldn't budge) and they said I should replace the bearings rather than using those that were pulled out because the press deforms the bearings. Hmmmm, I wasn't sure if they were just trying to sell me some replacement bearings, or if there is some truth to it. The bike only has 5K miles and no flex/slop in the bearings.

Opinions?

 

[Fibersnake]

Some truth to that, good chance when removing that they do get damaged. Even if they do not, if you are that far down, go ahead and replace. They are farily cheap and no need having to go back in anytime soon.

Do a search for wheel bearing replacement and you can get some alternative to the BD and suggestion about how to tackle the job.

 

[Bowhunter]

I replaced mine at 10K as recommended, and they were not as smooth as I felt they should be, like Fiber said, they aren't that costly and it will avoid you having to get in
there any time soon.

 

[woodbutcher]

any time you have the opportunity to replace a high wear item, especially one that is of questionable quality, while you have a portion of the bike dismantled,take it and save yourself the trouble of doing it all over again later.

 

[skidmark racing]

any time you have the opportunity to replace a high wear item, especially one that is of questionable quality, while you have a portion of the bike dismantled,take it and save yourself the trouble of doing it all over again later.

+1. Get the highest quality bearing available. Avoid Chinese if possible.

 

[liferider]

Think about this for a moment. The mechanic has been slamming a slide hammer (4-5pound weight getting thrown in opposite direction from bearing) multible times and the bearing didn't move. So the mechanic resorted to a press. There's not even a question about replacing the bearings. Plus your only looking at about $12.00 x 2 bearings = $24.00 and that's if you use Timken bearings. This is a NO BRAINER!!!!!!!!

 

[Germanbiker]

And check out and adjust your spacer length!!

My spacer was too long and so created axial force to the bearings.

After I had trimmed off the spacer a little (lathe) I could turn the bearings with my hands - impossible before.

Now I also can push the bike with ease - before hard resistance.

Jochen

 

[BigDogBro1]

Hi Scott,

Just bought new Timken (front/rear) bearing sets for our bikes the other day. The Timkens are more expensive but are a higher quailty bearing compared to the Chinese BDM replacements. It cost me about $150.00 for the front/rear sets in Timken.

Timken part# 205KDD2, Rears 3pcs
Timken part# 204PP4 Z22-P, Fronts 2pcs

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/technical/26302-wheel-bearings.html#post378858

 

[MrBreeze]

Thanks all - appreciate it. Since I'm spending $1500 on plating, another $150 for new Timken bearings makes sense to prevent a problem down the road.

 

[Brew]

Whos doing the chroming Breeze? (Browns?) Post some pics of the wheels for us please...

 

[MrBreeze]

Whos doing the chroming Breeze? (Browns?) Post some pics of the wheels for us please...

Hey Brew,
While I've used Brown's in the past (they do great work) they don't do wheels. I found a shop locally in Phoenix (Kerr West Plating) that had been recommended as they do a lot of show chrome for cars and bikes - and I wouldn't have to ship all the parts. Besides the wheels, I'm doing the front and rear hubs, pulley, rear caliper mount, rear fender struts and the front fender braces.
It won't look too much different than after a days worth of polishing the billet, but it will be a lot easier to keep clean and shiny.

 

[MrBreeze]

Pics of the Pitbull torn down

 

[Little-Boo]

Hey Brew,
While I've used Brown's in the past (they do great work) they don't do wheels. I found a shop locally in Phoenix (Kerr West Plating) that had been recommended as they do a lot of show chrome for cars and bikes - and I wouldn't have to ship all the parts. Besides the wheels, I'm doing the front and rear hubs, pulley, rear caliper mount, rear fender struts and the front fender braces.
It won't look too much different than after a days worth of polishing the billet, but it will be a lot easier to keep clean and shiny.

You need to talk to Ronnie, I received an e-mail ad from him not to long ago and even posted on here that they are doing wheels again. Check out his site for prices and turn around time (4 to 6 weeks) :2thumbs:

Carlos

 

[Brew]

You need to talk to Ronnie, I received an e-mail ad from him not to long ago and even posted on here that they are doing wheels again. Check out his site for prices and turn around time (4 to 6 weeks) :2thumbs:

Carlos

That's why I asked him that Carlos. I received an email stating they (Browns) were doing wheels again too! Breeze that bad boy is going to be looking good! Your lucky to have a chromer so close...:2thumbs:

 

[skidmark racing]

Pics of the Pitbull torn down

Dude has some nice hardware in the background:up:

 

[MrBreeze]

That's cool that Browns is doing wheels now - they do great work. Having a good local shop saves me the hassle and cost of shipping to KY.
Skidmark - thanks. I do have had a bit of a addiction for riding....as I think we all do.

 

[Tattooedirish1]

Not to hijack the thread but I've got over 11k on the dog now. what are some symptoms of bearing failure???

 

[woodbutcher]

i would say the biggest thing would be grinding. jack it up and give the wheels a spin, listen for grinding/clicking.

 

[Tattooedirish1]

Looks like
I need to change mine out.

 

[erldawg]

Looks like
I need to change mine out.

Piece of cake to do....