Harley's Wheel Bearings SKF replacements?

[BUBBIE]

I would like to hear a little about the HD wheel bearing short falls. I would take advice given here.
You guys will know...

I'd like to go SKF 6205 2RSJEM (US made) Any Vendors here sell them? and how much a piece?

Called the local HD shop and their part number for HD's 9276A.. $21.95.. Wonder IF the "A" means change has been made or a new vendor?

never know about the "A" Would they Last longer than the Woes I hear about them... I have 45,000 on the clock, 09 FLHR.

Thanks

signed....BUBBIE

Modified to say: Maybe the "A" means they put Grease into them

[Billy]

Most all of the problems I have seen with wheel bearings of any manufacturer has been the center spacer was sized wrong, usually too short.

SKF may very well be the vendor for HD.

[Admiral Akbar]

Most all of the problems I have seen with wheel bearings of any manufacturer has been the center spacer was sized wrong, usually too short.

SKF may very well be the vendor for HD.

Max

[FSG]

The 9276 from HD is junk, lots have failed on the '09, '10 and '11 right front wheel bearing on ABS touring bikes have issues. The '12's have the new "A" bearing and it's OK.

The "A" means a revision has been made to the part and that revision could simply be a vendor change.

Use the 9276A or one of the below if you have a Bearing House you prefer to use. 

SKF 6205-2RS
All Balls 41-6205
NACHI 6205 2NSE
Timken 205PP

[BUBBIE]

Thanks for your replies so far...

(hear-say) The HD is made in china and a lot of problem, no grease in some?

(hear-say) The SKF is a US product (still) that in it's self Might be a Bonus..

I would like to hear of a vendor here that sells the SKF bearings. I'd rather go with them,,, and order them here.



signed....BUBBIE

[ultraswede]

The SKF is a US product

SKF stand for "Svenska Kullager Fabriken" which is Swedish for "Swedish ball bearing factory".

They are a true global company, with production all over the world.

[02FYRFTR]

Go to the E B Atmus website.  I use for all my bearing needs when possible.

[Ancient]

The SKF is a US product

SKF stand for "Svenska Kullager Fabriken" which is Swedish for "Swedish ball bearing factory".

They are a true global company, with production all over the world.

I wasn't gonna say anything.

[FLTR2008Trike]

Thanks for your replies so far...

(hear-say) The HD is made in china and a lot of problem, no grease in some?

(hear-say) The SKF is a US product (still) that in it's self Might be a Bonus..

I would like to hear of a vendor here that sells the SKF bearings. I'd rather go with them,,, and order them here.



signed....BUBBIE

The 9276 DK bearings I removed from the front of my 2008 Raodglide where made by DK bearings. They are a Chinese bearing company >> http://www.dkbearings.com/product/ If you click on this link you will also see that this company also make the SKF bearings and the INA bearing that HD is using for the cam bearings.

I went with a wider Timken bearing W205PP that had twice the grease in the sealed bearing that happened to be made in the US. Doing this required the outer spacers had to be machined down to a smaller width. I have several thousand miles since doing it this way and have had no issues   

[CndUltra88]

The SKF is a US product

SKF stand for "Svenska Kullager Fabriken" which is Swedish for "Swedish ball bearing factory".

They are a true global company, with production all over the world.

Spoken like a True Swede
SKF, FAG,Timken are all good bearing makers.
I once had a boat with a Volvo Penta I/O and needed a new bearing between the engine and intermediate housing.
I didnt have anything to cross ref. with so went with the Volvo Penta, turns out they where FAG and twice the price of FAG from a FAG  dealer.
Pick yours and run with it.
Rob

[BUBBIE]

The SKF is a US product

SKF stand for "Svenska Kullager Fabriken" which is Swedish for "Swedish ball bearing factory".

They are a true global company, with production all over the world.

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Just goes to Show You, There's a Swede in every crowd...

signed....BUBBIE

Added: Besides,,,,, Obama said He made that company

[bell bell]

Been using SKF since 1989 in shipbuilding yard  Good qualuty as well as FAG

[FSG]

I went with a wider Timken bearing W205PP that had twice the grease in the sealed bearing that happened to be made in the US.

For the benefit of others the Timken W205PP is 20.62mm wide.

[koko3052]

Been using SKF since 1989 in shipbuilding yard  Good qualuty as well as FAG

Don't bend down to pick them up tho!!    

[clawdog60]

Inner spacer length is most critical to bearing longevity no matter what flavor you choose. Harley doesnt' even have shim washers availeable for correct clearance adjustment.

[happyman]

Inner spacer length is most critical to bearing longevity no matter what flavor you choose. Harley doesnt' even have shim washers availeable for correct clearance adjustment.

so is the inner space lenght published or does a person have to figure that out on there own?
Thanks

[Ohio HD]

Spoken like a True Swede

Easy now, one of my best friends is a Swede!   

[ultraswede]

 Bubbie,
Guess truth can hurt.
No suprice there, if you are dishing out false facts.....

[BUBBIE]

 

Yes I agree... BUT you didn't read in the part I put about (hear-say).... That means just that.. Someone else said it and I am not repeating it as Fact but as said by ? then getting Maybe Correct answers from the knowing ones (like You) ...

You seemed to correct the situation Nicely and with some Humor.. Thank You. (I am part Swede? on what part I don't know)

I put out the question to get Many members thoughts and looks like I did. I am NO Expert, Just another member here trying to enjoy this Great site, fun members..  Gettiing correct OR Corrected answers

Thanks so far for the information...  No, hearing the Truth is Good,,, No pain in that..Thanks...

I'm going to add a statement I use on another site below my Handle, I guess it is called a by-line,,,,, that will say it all...

signed....BUBBIE
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[Templar2]

I am a bit confused here (nothing new), how do you determine the proper length of the internal spacer in the wheel when you are using the single row ball bearings?  It is based on how deep the bearings go in the wheel?  I remember checking this with the old timkens but have never had it as an issue with the new bearings.

[clawdog60]

Better to verify inner length between inner races per wheel as all wheels are not created =.   FYI riding buddy had F wheel bearings replaced @ local moco shop, installed the tire/wheel and reversed direction, tire did have some mileage on it but, the belts seperated on him going down the road TG no mishap no injuries before he got home. Moral check tire rotation after wheel replacement or repair!

[BUBBIE]

Found this interesting question/answer on another site:


"SKF - US Company - Made in the USA?"

(Answer)

nice try! I'm a SKF distributor! They source world wide!
---End Quote---

(reply form question asked)

Funny Stamped right on the bearing made in the USA, I have seen them marked made in France also. But if you Read My Post I did not say anywhere that they were an American company,  your A SFK distributor and you don't know that they make some bearings in the USA as with the question mark after "Made in the USA?" would indicate ...seems there are 6 or 7 plants in the USA that SKF
has.
And yes they are much much better then what Harley is putting in there bikes now, these bearings have been failing Harley often at least that is what my dealer has mentioned to me. But to each there own do as you wish. A Quote from another Forum...


Not sturing the     but this would be Hear Say again.

signed....BUBBIE

[lonerider2]

According to Cyclepartsforless web site the 9276a bearing country of origin is SOUTH KOREA

[koko3052]

Better to verify inner length between inner races per wheel as all wheels are not created =.   FYI riding buddy had F wheel bearings replaced @ local moco shop, installed the tire/wheel and reversed direction, tire did have some mileage on it but, the belts seperated on him going down the road TG no mishap no injuries before he got home. Moral check tire rotation after wheel replacement or repair!

Does your buddy now own most of the "loco moco" shop now?

[clawdog60]

He should be pursuing that but, I don't think that is the route he is going on.