Harley 89 Sportster Tapered Wheel Bearing Race Removal/Install 28Sep2021

[@jamiejohnson599]

That's exactly what I'm doin now. Gonna go get the OTC tool... Thank U Sir

[@peteregger7928]

Your welcome! It works well!

[@kevinc.9360]

I just purchased a set of Timken bearings and James Gasket seals for the front wheel on my 76 shovel. Pretty certain both are still made in the USA.

[@hybridmusclegarage4590]

So much fun changing races! Thats a big difference on the tire.

[@peteregger7928]

All I wanted to do is just change a tire! It's always a cluster...

[@germanmelendez2]

Great video peter! I'm ready to do tires and wheel bearings on my 1999 Sporster and your video will help me a lot. Thanks...

[@peteregger7928]

Glad the video helped and thanks for watching!

[@mrbigg7255]

Excellent

[@peteregger7928]

Thanks!

[@1AXMRDR]

Curious,I thought there was a small gap between the wheel and the old race that allowed the tool to get a grip in order to pull it out? Yet this new race is set against the wheel? Are you not worried about ever replacing the race again? Won't this narrow the tapered bearing outside dimensions now?

[@peteregger7928]

"89" Sportster cast wheels came original with the tapered bearings. These replacements were OEM. Only the ID of the race is tapered not the OD.There is no other way to get these races out unless you have this tool, the factory HD tool or a similar tool because of the way the cast wheel is designed. I wish it wasn't so! Lol!

[@JimmyJamesHopper]

Do you happen to remember or have recorded the part number for the bearings and oil seals?

[@peteregger7928]

Dennis Kirk Wheel Bearing Kit P/N 12-4065 consisting of Timken bearing kit P/N 57376 with (2) tapered bearings & races LM11949-LM11910 (2) seals EOK 47519-83A.

[@JimmyJamesHopper]

@@peteregger7928 thanks man! I’m rebuilding a 1989 xl1200 from the ground up, literally a basket case (but the motor is supposed to be good, just partially disassembled…we’ll see).

[@peteregger7928]

@@JimmyJamesHopper Glad to help! Not positive but I think the same bearings are used for the steering stem and swing arm? Good luck with the resto!

[@JimmyJamesHopper]

@@peteregger7928 Thanks, man! The swing arm and steering stem bearings still felt great, so I cleaned them up, repacked them and put it back together. I didn’t even pay attention to the numbers. The rear axle bearings, however, appear to be the same as the front. They’re definitely bad, too. I get a pretty good discount at the local Oreilly’s so I’ll have them cross the numbers and sizes and check their pricing tomorrow. And I’m with you on the “No Chinese train”! I appreciate your help!

[@oseacomopollo]

Thank you for this!!

[@peteregger7928]

The tool worked great! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@OaksMotor]

Great video. Thank you very much.

[@peteregger7928]

Thanks for watching! If you're doing tapered bearings I hope it helped!

[@RomeoWhiskeyLima]

did you set final end play with shims and top hat washer? Or some other way or just say eff it? LOL

[@peteregger7928]

Didn't show the wheel install in the video but it is something that needs to be checked! .004" - .018" for this year model. Internal hub spacer sets the end play (bearing pre-load) and could be ordered in different size lengths. To answer your question I can jerk the wheel back and forth to determine if it's loose and more than .018". If the front wheel makes a bunch of turns after prying the brake pads off the rotor and comes to a stop very slowly and smoothly they're not to tight. Bad speedometer or cable could skew the results but both of mine are good. The way I check end play is not Harley Davidson approved or the recommended way. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@theodavies8754]

The front wheel bearings failed on my '88 sportster in 1990.

[@peteregger7928]

Wow! That's ridiculous!

[@AuldViolin]

Could use the name on that bearing source

[@peteregger7928]

Purchased from Dennis Kirk, "Drag Specialties". They sell a couple different Drag Specialties kit versions and one of them comes with the Timken's. The Timken's are called out by name and P/N in the bearing kit description.

[@AuldViolin]

@@peteregger7928 right on thanks Peter I appreciate that. I’m doing an 82 and I’ve watch several vids and yours is actually one of the best, being a tool freak though I’ll probably pop for the beveled puller.

[@AuldViolin]

Also trying to stuff a 110/90 in it so could be interesting

[@peteregger7928]

@@AuldViolin Thanks!

[@chriscraft4236]

There is a better tool out there its about 50 dollars for removal and install, two piece halves grab the race, snap the handle/driver in place smack it with a hammer , easy peasey done 😊.

[@peteregger7928]

I saw that version being sold by Georges Garage. It will also install the race. I can't remember why but I decided against it? I think you had to purchase the handle separately or maybe he was out of stock? I figured I was only going to use it once whatever I got so maybe I just went the cheaper route? Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@freebird7284]

or take it to any independent harley shop and get it knocked out for $10 in 10 minutes.

[@peteregger7928]

That will work too! Not sure about just $10 or 10 minutes here in Las Vegas though? The tool will also work on the rear wheel, steering neck and swing arm. With today's gas prices it would cost me $12 bucks just to get to my nearest independent and back home. I actually don't mind working on my own machines... most of the time anyway. Thanks for watching!