Wheel bearings

[Quince]

Hey guys I'm sure this is posted it there just can't find it my search never brings anything up.. [emoji83] but I need a few bogie wheel bearings where's a good place to order from? And is the part #'s on the bearings? Thanks [emoji106]

 

[Grimm]

I might have a bit of bad news for ya. If your idler wheels are original, your bearings are not replaceable. You'll have to buy a whole new wheel and bearing. Idler wheels are 6005 and rear wheel bearings are 6004.

Get the newly designed spoked wheels from Yamaha, or if you have slider wear issues, you could go with larger 135mm Kimpex ones.

 

[hibshman25]

Grimm is correct that the original o7 wheels did not contain a replaceable bearing. Wheels with replaceable bearings will have a large snap ring holding bearing in place. If unsure feel free to send me some pics of your wheels. I have bearings and wheels in stock.

 

[Quince]

I might have a bit of bad news for ya. If your idler wheels are original, your bearings are not replaceable. You'll have to buy a whole new wheel and bearing. Idler wheels are 6005 and rear wheel bearings are 6004.

Get the newly designed spoked wheels from Yamaha, or if you have slider wear issues, you could go with larger 135mm Kimpex ones.

Ah shut OK that's gay. I think mine must be aftermarket then cause they have snap rings on them so I assume u can remove them.

 

[Quince]

Grimm is correct that the original o7 wheels did not contain a replaceable bearing. Wheels with replaceable bearings will have a large snap ring holding bearing in place. If unsure feel free to send me some pics of your wheels. I have bearings and wheels in stock.

OK cool ya I believe they are replace able cause thy have the snap ring in side.

 

[THKSNOW]

I'd go on flea bay and search for 6004 and 6005 bearings. They may not be the greatest but you can buy 10 bearings for about $20. I run 3,000+ miles a year and have never lost a bearing during the season. Every fall I re-grease each one and if any are questionable, they get replaced. I also check the new ones and add grease as needed before installing.

 

[Quince]

I'd go on flea bay and search for 6004 and 6005 bearings. They may not be the greatest but you can buy 10 bearings for about $20. I run 3,000+ miles a year and have never lost a bearing during the season. Every fall I re-grease each one and if any are questionable, they get replaced. I also check the new ones and add grease as needed before installing.

OK sweet thanks I'm going to have a look right away!!

 

[Irv]

Wheels with replaceable bearings came out in 2010.

 

[CaptCaper]

Make sure you pop the seals on the new bearings and grease them before putting them in. They don't have much grease at all most of the time.

 

[Quince]

Make sure you pop the seals on the new bearings and grease them before putting them in. They don't have much grease at all most of the time.

OK cool thanks but wouldn't they be sealed bearings?

 

[CaptCaper]

Yes but you pick the seal out with a dental pick or something similar. Pry easy and at different spots so they come out in good shape. Simple enough. The seals are metal with rubber coating on it. Same as the seals on the Jackshaft and driven bearings that we pop and pack.
Remove both sides so the spaces between the bearings can absorb the grease. I did have some bearings greased well but they were for the rear axle. Maybe another brand too. But these sealed bearings are notorious for not having lot's of grease for our needs.

 

[Quince]

Yes but you pick the seal out with a dental pick or something similar. Pry easy and at different spots so they come out in good shape. Simple enough. The seals are metal with rubber coating on it. Same as the seals on the Jackshaft and driven bearings that we pop and pack.
Remove both sides so the spaces between the bearings can absorb the grease. I did have some bearings greased well but they were for the rear axle. Maybe another brand too. But these sealed bearings are notorious for not having lot's of grease for our needs.

Ah ok thanks that's good to know! I'll have to do that then

 

[CaptCaper]

yea easy to do and well worth the few seconds to pack in some snomobile grease.

 

[G Danko]

Yes but you pick the seal out with a dental pick or something similar. Pry easy and at different spots so they come out in good shape. Simple enough. The seals are metal with rubber coating on it. Same as the seals on the Jackshaft and driven bearings that we pop and pack.
Remove both sides so the spaces between the bearings can absorb the grease. I did have some bearings greased well but they were for the rear axle. Maybe another brand too. But these sealed bearings are notorious for not having lot's of grease for our needs.

Capt Caper - I've never looked at my jack shaft or driven bearings in the 11,000 miles since buying my 06 Attaks new. Just guessing I'm on borrowed time. I have one sled all apart after replacing the exhaust pipes. Can you or someone guide me on the jack shaft and driven bearing inspections?

 

[steiner]

Capt Caper - I've never looked at my jack shaft or driven bearings in the 11,000 miles since buying my 06 Attaks new. Just guessing I'm on borrowed time. I have one sled all apart after replacing the exhaust pipes. Can you or someone guide me on the jack shaft and driven bearing inspections?

For the jackshaft you remove the secondary and then the C-clip that holds the bearing to gain access to the bearing seal. Remove the seal and inspect. Any sign of rust means the bearing should be replaced.
Same goes for the drive shaft. To access that bearing you remove the speedo pickup and the cover over the bearing.