Getting my bearings...

offworlder

Moderator
Need to replace the bearings and seals on my 09 Beta 450 RR, anyone know of local places to source em ?

Need the following:
Front :
- 2 X 6906 2RS (the 2rs just means that it's rubber sealed on both sides
- 2 X OIL SEAL 35x47x7

Rear
- 1 X 16005 2RS
- 2 X 6005 2RS
- 2 X OIL SEAL 35x47x7

Thanks.
 

SouthPoint

Member
You could also just order a kit from Gnarly Parts. I have found the kits to be somewhat cheaper than ordering the pieces a la carte.
 

Bora20

Administrator
Try our site sponsor and Beta dealer 5th Gear ??

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darceman

New member
Lordco parts also has them at the Coquitlam store I believe....the bearings anyway....either way they could be ordered in...See Rae at the Westwood Lordco...he can get anything...
 

PistolPete

New member
If you are doing the bearings yourself, be careful removing the seals and they can be re-used. Use a dental pick or something similar. I have done it many times. Just clean them really well, re-grease, and away you go. If the seals are damaged, you might have to order OEM....I have never tried sourcing them elsewhere. They are pretty cheap.

If you haven't bought the bearings already....do not buy Moose, All Balls, or any other bearing kit. They are cheap bearings. Go to a bearing shop. It might cost a few bucks more than a kit, but they will last way longer.

When I do mine, I put as much bearing grease between the bearing and the seal as I can. If any water/gunk makes it past the seal, hopefully it will hang up in the grease, and not make it into the bearing. I do not know how much longer it makes the bearings last, but grease is cheap.
 

offworlder

Moderator
If you haven't bought the bearings already....do not buy Moose, All Balls, or any other bearing kit. They are cheap bearings.

Pete,

Appreciate the info, me thinks my seals are done (internal coil in seal is heavily corroded, and lost its shape), and as they're cheap, most recommend replacing em at the same time. Its my understanding the most 3rd party manufacturers simply rebrand OEMs bearings, ie: SKF, KOYO, NSK, etc... The bearings that are in the hub now have no name on them other than the model number.

This KAMAN site (thanks c337B :) provides a decent search engine with good info (specs, manufacturer, etc...):
https://ec.kamandirect.com/kamandirect/catalog/searchV1.jsp?showDef=1

What are you using for grease ? I've got the (blue) Bel Ray waterproof grease...

Thanks.
 

cactusreid

Active member
waterproof grease is the chit man! pop the seal on one side of the new bearing off ( very gentle here grasshopper) and cram another couple of finger fulls of your good grease into the bearing cage itself. pop that seal back on and continue with your install. it's surprising how little grease is in some sealed bearings. my thinking is,if it's full of grease,there is very little room for dirt and water!
 

skidmark43

Administrator / BFF in the blue jacket
Mark,

Bearings are available at various price points for the same codes. If you go to Kaman etc. - it is imperative that you specify that you want the highest possible quality.

I echo Pete's comments, and believe in replacing with OEM (Husky) bearings whenever possible.

Red Ram grease is available behind the counter at Lordco. We use that in all our logging equipment, and I've used it in my bikes for at least the past 10 years... very good product. DSBC has a discount at Lordco.

Mark
 

04klr

Well-known member
I just sourced new rear KLR bearings (fully sealed) from BC bearing and paid for the high zoot ones, got home and removed the outside seal and there was so little grease there I had to make a call, a lengthy discussion with the bearing pros. as to why after paying the big bucks so little grease is used , the reason is that when jammed full o' grease the balls slide (bad), rather than roll, and the packed grease serves well (bad) to retain any heat generated by the bearing, sealed bearings are supposed to be just that, sealed and therefore mere thousandths of a squeek of grease is perfect to lubricate the bearing surface for life, and that machines even MORE advanced than the KLR have running speeds and changeout intervals far exceeding even the most enthusiastic rider.
Personally, I popped the seal (outside) added some grease, replaced the seal, and after assembly greased the face of the seal (to seal it), I've added two layers of grease for crud to get thru, I'm relying on the extra bucks I spent to prove itself, I'll let you know in another 56thou K.
and for the record, I replaced these because I wuz a bozo and crammed dirt and gravel into the face of the sprocket side bearing, that being said, I would've never changed em because the spartan amount of factory grease looked new, and as if just put it.
Also for the record, I would rather have rolling balls than sliding balls any day.
 
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cactusreid

Active member
ok, that at least-splain's why they are so cheap on the grease. to get 56 thou k of riding, i think i would need about 5 bikes,hence no need to chance anything!
 
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