Swing arm bearings

denny 606 · 02-02-2018, 01:17 PM

Anybody know where the best place to find swing arm bearings and bushings? I found the bearings on Ron Ayers but was hoping some one had a couple of the outer races or bushing or whatever they’re called laying around for sale or trade

DragonLady58 · 02-02-2018, 03:34 PM

Theres several places to get these parts....they're listed under 'frame fittings'.....
https://www.mrcycles.com/oemparts/a/...frame-fittings
Aryes, Rocky Mt Cycle, etc,etc, even on Amazon and Ebay.....
These bearings also affect also affect tracking, stability, front end shimmy, or death wobble. Front wheel and rear wheel alignment is also important.

**MAS Tequila** · 02-02-2018, 05:52 PM

I just ordered the bearings for one bike and seals, or whatever you call them, for 2 bikes.

If I had known...

mick56 · 02-03-2018, 05:50 PM

Any bearing supplier will match them,at a fraction of the cost.I got a set of front & back wheel bearings for about $30.No they aint Chinese either,they are NSK.

denny 606 · 02-03-2018, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

I just ordered the bearings for one bike and seals, or whatever you call them, for 2 bikes.

If I had known...

How much did the whole smear cost if you remember? And where did you order from. I’m trying to save a lot of searching. I need to replace everything in there , I had to clean it all up when I was in there for the u joint. I got it all cleaned and turning and greased up but it had to go back together, I had riding to do and people to meet!

I’ve found it all on Ron Ayers but don’t know if that’s the best price. Thanks DL for the tip on finding them.

**MAS Tequila** · 02-04-2018, 10:01 AM

I ordered 2 bearings, 4 seals, and a saddle bag damper.

With shipping it was about $60.00.

It should be about $40 for the bearings and seals.

I wouldn't think that you would need the sleeves or the collar (spacers).

Call me, I think I have a serviceable set of used bearings.

They were in perfect shape, but I had the new ones, so I went ahead and put them in.

They're yours if you want to try them.

I always order from Ron Ayers, you may find the parts for a minimal difference elsewhere, but the service and shipping time won't be as good.

I need to find out where you got the ujoint from, I have a slight vibration in both the MS and Nomad.

I polished one driveshaft and painted it, now I want to have it balanced.

I'm trying to lose most of the Vulcan vibration.

denny 606 · 02-04-2018, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

I ordered 2 bearings, 4 seals, and a saddle bag damper.

With shipping it was about $60.00.

It should be about $40 for the bearings and seals.

I wouldn't think that you would need the sleeves or the collar (spacers).

Call me, I think I have a serviceable set of used bearings.

They were in perfect shape, but I had the new ones, so I went ahead and put them in.

They're yours if you want to try them.

I always order from Ron Ayers, you may find the parts for a minimal difference elsewhere, but the service and shipping time won't be as good.

I need to find out where you got the ujoint from, I have a slight vibration in both the MS and Nomad.

I polished one driveshaft and painted it, now I want to have it balanced.

I'm trying to lose most of the Vulcan vibration.

I got the part # from a local bearing and coupling store. I will dig around and get the right all balls # for you. The sleeves had quite a bit of pitting on them , they definitely need replaced and the seals for letting that crap get inside there.

thebierguy · 02-14-2018, 03:19 PM

That's one gripe my wife has, the highway vibrations from the sissy bar make her back itch.

What have you done to reduce the vibrations so far?

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

I ordered 2 bearings, 4 seals, and a saddle bag damper.

With shipping it was about $60.00.

It should be about $40 for the bearings and seals.

I wouldn't think that you would need the sleeves or the collar (spacers).

Call me, I think I have a serviceable set of used bearings.

They were in perfect shape, but I had the new ones, so I went ahead and put them in.

They're yours if you want to try them.

I always order from Ron Ayers, you may find the parts for a minimal difference elsewhere, but the service and shipping time won't be as good.

I need to find out where you got the ujoint from, I have a slight vibration in both the MS and Nomad.

I polished one driveshaft and painted it, now I want to have it balanced.

I'm trying to lose most of the Vulcan vibration.

Loafer · 02-17-2018, 07:45 AM

If you are looking for the U-Joint replacement, this is what I used a couple of years back.
https://www.google.com/search?q=kawa...hrome&ie=UTF-8
Sorry I don't remember which one I used, but this should get you started.
Be Safe.

02-02-2018, 01:17 PM	#1
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02-02-2018, 03:34 PM	#2
DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,351	Theres several places to get these parts....they're listed under 'frame fittings'..... https://www.mrcycles.com/oemparts/a/...frame-fittings Aryes, Rocky Mt Cycle, etc,etc, even on Amazon and Ebay..... These bearings also affect also affect tracking, stability, front end shimmy, or death wobble. Front wheel and rear wheel alignment is also important. __________________ --------------------- Don't start no schit, there won't be no schit.... My Sarcasm is directly proportional to the amount of Stupidity involved --------------------- VBA#03239 VROC#37400 VRA --------------------- 2014 Vaquero 2001 Nomad FI 2003 Street Glide (sold) 1500 Meanie, fresh rebuild (sold) 90s BUBF Bobber (sold) 2001 UltraCycle FatPounder (Sold) 1975 HD ElectraGlide (Sold) 1982 Kawasaki Z1 Chopper (Sold) Suck It Up & Ride!
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02-02-2018, 05:52 PM	#3
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	I just ordered the bearings for one bike and seals, or whatever you call them, for 2 bikes. If I had known... __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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02-03-2018, 05:50 PM	#4
mick56 Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: The Newforest, England Posts: 4,664	Any bearing supplier will match them,at a fraction of the cost.I got a set of front & back wheel bearings for about $30.No they aint Chinese either,they are NSK. __________________ when this you see, remember me, and bear me in your mind, let all the world say what they may, speak of me as you find.
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02-04-2018, 10:01 AM	#6
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	I ordered 2 bearings, 4 seals, and a saddle bag damper. With shipping it was about $60.00. It should be about $40 for the bearings and seals. I wouldn't think that you would need the sleeves or the collar (spacers). Call me, I think I have a serviceable set of used bearings. They were in perfect shape, but I had the new ones, so I went ahead and put them in. They're yours if you want to try them. I always order from Ron Ayers, you may find the parts for a minimal difference elsewhere, but the service and shipping time won't be as good. I need to find out where you got the ujoint from, I have a slight vibration in both the MS and Nomad. I polished one driveshaft and painted it, now I want to have it balanced. I'm trying to lose most of the Vulcan vibration. __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936 Last edited by MAS Tequila; 02-04-2018 at 10:09 AM.
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02-17-2018, 07:45 AM	#9
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	If you are looking for the U-Joint replacement, this is what I used a couple of years back. https://www.google.com/search?q=kawa...hrome&ie=UTF-8 Sorry I don't remember which one I used, but this should get you started. Be Safe. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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