whip80
L1 Scorpion - The Great Snowmobile
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Post by whip80 on Feb 27, 2017 11:56:53 GMT -5
Hi there - I have a 1980 Whip 440 and one of the rear wheels in the Para-Rail has failed (bearings completely gone.) I was fairly lucky and my rear suspension came apart with out too many issues. My question is about the wheels/bearings. Is that a replaceable bearing or is it fixed in the wheel? If it's part of the wheel is there anyone one who sells them - or an alternate part that folks use? Thank you for any help you can provide. Attachments:
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Post by stinger440 on Feb 27, 2017 15:40:40 GMT -5
Stock wheel does not have a replaceable bearing. I replace both wheels with aftermarket PPD wheels. Then you can use a standard 6205 bearing. They have reducer bushings that match up to your rear axle. I believe the last set I got came off an arctic cat. Should be able to order brand new from Dennis Kirk or Mfg Supply.
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Post by 80sting440 on Feb 27, 2017 16:00:53 GMT -5
I did the same on my 80 Sting
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whip80
L1 Scorpion - The Great Snowmobile
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Post by whip80 on Feb 28, 2017 9:22:56 GMT -5
Thank you for that reply Stinger 440. I will look for a generic 7 inch wheel and then get that bearing to make it fit. I appreciate that quick response.
80sting440 - thank you for letting me see a good visual so I have a better idea.
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Post by lockburner2000 on Feb 28, 2017 11:05:23 GMT -5
New here looking at getting a 340 whip. Has anyone drilled out the rivets to replace the bearing?? One I'm looking at needs a lot of the bearings replaced.
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Post by stinger440 on Feb 28, 2017 14:13:56 GMT -5
You can drill out the rivets and replace the bearings but its a PITA. You are better off buying new/used bogeys and replace the whole thing. If the bearing is just dry you can use a U-Joint needle on your grease gun to inject grease and get a little more life out of them.
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Post by 80sting440 on Feb 28, 2017 18:49:08 GMT -5
I agree with stinger440...drilling out the rivets is such a pain 
On my latest Sting project I punched out the bearings using my press, installed new ones, peened the lip back (not pretty) and straighten.
The first one takes a while to figure out but after a few, it's almost fun  .
Put the ugly side facing in, out of sight.
I purchased the bearings at a farm supply for real cheap.
This saved me time and turned my least favourite job into a new challenge!
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