Do you replace wheel bearings as axle pairs?
Wheel bearings should be replaced as axle pairs. Don’t just replace, for example, bad left front wheel bearings without also replacing the right front ones, regardless of their condition.
How does the front axle work on a Harley Davidson?
All current-model Harley motorcycles utilize a front axle system that compresses a series of spacers against the bearing races within the hub. The axle is allowed to slip through the fork sliders during the torquing process, to avoid binding the sliders and to allow the clamp load to bear evenly on the spacers.
Are there two sets of tapered wheel bearings?
The rollers ride on the inside tapers of both races. But there are actually two complete bearing sets per wheel — an inner and an outer — and both have a separate inner race. Together, they support the entire brake disc (or drum) and wheel/tire assembly. Wheel bearings should be replaced as axle pairs.
What should the wheel alignment be on a Harley Davidson?
Harley Davidson Wheel Alignment Made Simple In an ideal world the front and rear wheel should be: 1. Inline 2. Not offset from each other 3. In the same plane, i.e. if the front wheel is vertical, the back wheel is also perfectly vertical. In practice: 1. We can adjust 2.
What kind of bearings did Harley Davidson use?
Up until 1999, the motor company used conventional, serviceable Harley wheel bearings. These were high quality bearings made by Timken. They were packed with grease and set against a bearing race with a wheel bearing seal on the outside end of the wheel hub to block out the elements and seal in grease.
Why are my wheel bearings not working on my Harley?
Failure was often related to either, high mileage or wheels that were subject to excessive moisture for prolonged periods of time. Axle diameters have now increased to 1 inch or 25mm, depending on year and model. Tire sizes, especially rear tire dimensions, have grown dramatically.
How do you seal wheel bearings on a Harley?
They were packed with grease and set against a bearing race with a wheel bearing seal on the outside end of the wheel hub to block out the elements and seal in grease. Typically, at a 10,000 mile service, or when replacing a tire, the Harley wheel bearings would be serviced.
All current-model Harley motorcycles utilize a front axle system that compresses a series of spacers against the bearing races within the hub. The axle is allowed to slip through the fork sliders during the torquing process, to avoid binding the sliders and to allow the clamp load to bear evenly on the spacers.