Wheel bearing question?

[Mangy Mutt]

I'm replacing rear bearings and have noticed that I have two options on the seal type. Metal or rubber. Any reason I cant use metal seals? looks like they
would last longer.

 

[Mangy Mutt]

I found the answer, RUST

 

[BigDogBro1]

2007 Bulldog wheel bearings by Timken/Fafnir

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

 

[standuprick]

I would definetly go with Timken or equivelant bearing. You get what you pay for. One tow will pay for the new bearing.

 

[08mastiff]

Here are two links from previous threads on this topic. Included in the links is the website I bought from that is the best pricing I could find.

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/technical/37954-skf-6205-vsp25.html
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/help-wanted/34940-front-wheel-bearings.html

Here is the link to the website

http://www.locateballbearings.com/Search-205kdd2

 

[RRRUFF]

2007 Bulldog wheel bearings by Timken/Fafnir

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

Are these the same part numbers for an 05 chopper?

 

[Whistler]

At What Mileage Do You Recommend Replacing Wheel Bearings?

I've got a 2008 EFI K9 with 3500 miles. Those of you that have had bearing problems or accumulated more total mileage than me, at what mileage would you recommend replacing front/rear wheel bearings? Thanks.

:flag::flag::flag:

 

[08mastiff]

I've got a 2008 EFI K9 with 3500 miles. Those of you that have had bearing problems or accumulated more total mileage than me, at what mileage would you recommend replacing front/rear wheel bearings? Thanks.

:flag::flag::flag:

I changed my front tire last year at 5,000 miles and left the front bearings because they seemed to be fine. I changed my rear tire at 11,000 miles and swapped the bearings out because the one was seizing up on me.

 

[Mangy Mutt]

Whoa dude I got 3 Timken 205KDD bearings for $42.73 including tax.
A&W Bearing & Supply in Dallas.

2007 Bulldog wheel bearings by Timken/Fafnir

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

 

[BadBrad]

I think about 10K miles is a good estimate on preventive maintenance on bearings, unless you hear them prior to that.