Motorcycle Repair: 2005 sportster, wheel bearings, sealed bearings


Question
hi i got a lace wheel for the back off of a 2001 softail how do i get the @#$%&* wheel bearings out with paying 200+ for a tool i will use once? thanks for any help

Answer
You can borrow a free bearing pulling tool from Auto Zone but you will have to protect your hub.  Just take the wheel to a Harley Dealer and pay them to pull the bearings.  You need the tool to install the new bearings anyway.  You can buy the sealed bearings from any bearing supply store or from an aftermarket dealer like Drag Specialties for less than the the HD bearings.  And don't forget you need the correct center spacer for either the 3/4" or 1" bearings depending on which axle you are running.