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how many of you use alls balls bearing kits? are they any good? and where can i find info on putting a grease zerk in the speedo bearing? thanks guys awsome site!
 
I put them in my Vmax last year and put 550 miles on it this year. No problems but I prefer the set screws that come with the OEM bearings. The OEM screws have Torx heads and pointed ends to actually bite into the shaft.
 
just put a set in a buddies, he bough it not me but it did seem like alright quality:s. personally i would go with oem drive line bearings because of the made in china thing.... honestly there is a difference. the only bearing i will sub is the drive axle bearing, or spedo bearing. i went with a ntn one and have had good luck with it. i think they are made i japan as well? the only reason i did is because i was in a pinch and its easy to change if it fails.

another thing to consider is how much you ride and how hard. me for example, i ride my sled to hell and back every trip and put on over 4300 km this year. if your just doing small kms and not beating on it maybe better just to buy less expensive ones.
 
I just put a set in mine the other day....we'll see how they hold up. I did notice that OEM bearings only have a seal on one side, these have seals on both sides of the bearing, seems like a better idea to me than just having one seal.
 
You can find quality bearings for a few bucks cheaper each. They don't have to be the cheapest you can find. I bring mine to a local store gopher bearing and ask for the best ones they have. You can prolly order them online from them.
 
I got a complete kit for the drive shaft for $20, bearings and seals. I'd prefer going with OEM parts but I didn't have time to wait around for the OEM stuff.
 
shaggyzr2 said:
I just put a set in mine the other day....we'll see how they hold up. I did notice that OEM bearings only have a seal on one side, these have seals on both sides of the bearing, seems like a better idea to me than just having one seal.
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They are suppose to be that way! The seal goes towards the gear to keep the debris from the chaincase out of the bearing. The oil will make it's way down the shaft and line the bearing but not let the metal shavings in. That's why there is a lip seal on the axle shaft, to keep the oil in. They are not like modern sleds that have sealed bearings with grease. You want the oil to get in, and keep the crud out!
 
I kept both seals on and it seems the oil slowly seeps in. Just inspected mine as it was my first year using the allballs and they held up fine so far.
 
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