Sidewinder lower drive shaft bearing upgrade

[Renegade XRS 900R]

Does any one have the part number and the manufacturer of the( Disc brake end)bearing on the lower left side that would be better than stock.Will be doing a track change before next season. Thanks

 

[Turboflash]

Just buy one from a Japanese manufacturer like Koyo, NTN, NSK, Nachi. Or European mfgr like SKF or Timken. Stay away from Chinese or India mfgr. Peer is China - that's who Cat buys from.

It's a 6009-2RS C3.

 

[ClutchMaster]

https://intechbearing.com/products/...MIm9aW6sKZ6AIVSdyGCh0BrQxnEAQYASABEgILb_D_BwE

 

[Renegade XRS 900R]

Just buy one from a Japanese manufacturer like Koyo, NTN, NSK, Nachi. Or European mfgr like SKF or Timken. Stay away from Chinese or India mfgr. Peer is China - that's who Cat buys from.

It's a 6009-2RS C3.

Thank you

 

[Renegade XRS 900R]

https://intechbearing.com/products/...MIm9aW6sKZ6AIVSdyGCh0BrQxnEAQYASABEgILb_D_BwE

Thank you

 

[Snody]

I just recently installed a new driveshaft and both the brake caliper and chaincase bearing with SKF bearings. I had ordered the OEM bearings from Country cat as well. I ended up getting the SKF as per Turboflash recommendations for a better bearing. Just comparing the Arctic Cat (Peer) bearing and the SKF in my hands you could feel the quality and weight difference. I had blown 3 bearings up in less than 1000 miles prior to this.

 

[KnappAttack]

I just recently installed a new driveshaft and both the brake caliper and chaincase bearing with SKF bearings. I had ordered the OEM bearings from Country cat as well. I ended up getting the SKF as per Turboflash recommendations for a better bearing. Just comparing the Arctic Cat (Peer) bearing and the SKF in my hands you could feel the quality and weight difference. I had blown 3 bearings up in less than 1000 miles prior to this.

How do you "blow up" a bearing, 3 in less than 1000 miles none the less too?

I have 5500 miles on the stock Peer bearings, installed a new one at 2300 miles only because I put in a new drive shaft assembly, not because the bearing was bad. The Peer bearing is fine as long as it has grease in it. I don't get it I guess. I know we don't baby them.

Some guys must be running them all summer in the sand and water on the beach sand is all I can think of.

 

[74Nitro]

I have yet to change one of these bearings. Even when I inspect them, they are in good condition. They last waaaaay longer then that little exposed bearing in the previous all-Yamaha models.

 

[Turboflash]

I just recently installed a new driveshaft and both the brake caliper and chaincase bearing with SKF bearings. I had ordered the OEM bearings from Country cat as well. I ended up getting the SKF as per Turboflash recommendations for a better bearing. Just comparing the Arctic Cat (Peer) bearing and the SKF in my hands you could feel the quality and weight difference. I had blown 3 bearings up in less than 1000 miles prior to this.

Something is wrong if you went thru 3 bearings like that. Brake side has that 3-hole plate w seal in it to prevent water from getting to bearing. Is your seal good? Is it missing? Just can't unders you and how 3 bearings could fail that fast.

 

[Renegade XRS 900R]

I just recently installed a new driveshaft and both the brake caliper and chaincase bearing with SKF bearings. I had ordered the OEM bearings from Country cat as well. I ended up getting the SKF as per Turboflash recommendations for a better bearing. Just comparing the Arctic Cat (Peer) bearing and the SKF in my hands you could feel the quality and weight difference. I had blown 3 bearings up in less than 1000 miles prior to this.

Many Thanks ‍

 

[Snody]

Something is wrong if you went thru 3 bearings like that. Brake side has that 3-hole plate w seal in it to prevent water from getting to bearing. Is your seal good? Is it missing? Just can't unders you and how 3 bearings could fail that fast.

You commented back and fourth with me on a thread a few weeks ago. Not really sure what the route cause was. But 3 bearings that lost all of the balls. After a new shaft and an SKF bearing I managed to ride it once without issue. Our season is done here in Northern New York. Sadly enough I have had 5100 miles on enjoyment out of this sled but I think its time to try out the dark side. 2021 900T XRS for next season.

 

[74Nitro]

I thought I could help with some parts, such as various bearing replacements: https://en.tradebearings.com/

Can you make one with a few thousands smaller ID?

 

[Renegade XRS 900R]

Should have checked into the B.O.P. updated lower driveshaft bearing and collar repair,in response to thread #11.Over 500 of these updated kits have been sold.

 

[STAIN]

I have installed 4 of those bearings and will be installing a 5th on a brand-new unit when the sled arrives.
I will be taking mine apart this fall to see how the bearing and collar have lasted. I ran my sled through some pretty nasty conditions at the end of last year, nasty enough so that I ruined 2wheels, hyfax, skegs, scratcher, 5 broken studs and beat my skid pretty bad, all in one day!!!!! It should be a good test for how that bearing lasts without the seal plate.

 

[Sevey]

I have installed the new BOP bearing with locking collar. I have marked the shaft where the set screws are located and will report back if there is any movement in the shaft.
In the meantime I am hopeful - of a worry free season without the shaft spinning on the bearing.lol.
MS