[00 wildglide]

I've been researching/calling local dealers about inner cam bearings(Torrington)with no luck.Is there an application for these bearings or do I just use a new pair of o.e. bearings(INA)? Does anyone have a part # or info. on this?I'm in the process of replacing the cams.I have looked at the Drag-Specialties & CCI books already.Thanks,00 wildglide

[duke76]

For the 07 and 08 bikes it takes a Torrington b 168 1 inch bearing
For 99-06 use Torrington b 148 7/8 inch bearing

I would definetly recommend changing your stock INA bearings to the Torringtons, the Torringtons have twice as many rollers and there is no cage in between the rollers, My stock Ina was blue in spots

I work at a Case IH dealer and we had the 148 on hand , they are used on combines also, I never checked for the newer bikes as mine is an 05, Tommorow at work I will see if we have the 168, if you cant find them locally
I might be able to help you out as I would think we would have the 168 as 1 inch is a very common size.


I just looked on ebay and found some, you will need two, here is the link, you can see in the picture how it has rollers right next to each other with no cage in between, I looked to see if they had any INa bearings so you could see that picture too, but they did not but you will see them when you take it apart. Not a bad price either , you can have both of them at your door for less than 15.00

(1) Torrington B-168 Needle Bearing,1"x1-1/4"x1/2", NEW - eBay (item 260018351032 end time Jan-30-08 21:03:06 PST)

[00 wildglide]

Hey DUKE,
Thank you.I knew someone would reply,but did'nt expect the detailed info & exact site to get them from.
Thanks again,00 wildglide

[00 wildglide]

DUKE,
I just purchased them from that link,thanks!...00 wildglide

[duke76]

no problem

[bcnasty]

The older style 06 and earlier bearing puller /press does not work on the new b-168 bearings. Just a heads up.I just went through this.
BC

[00 wildglide]

I'm in the process of purchasing the tools from "Georges-Garage".I was thinking about selling my '99-'06 JIMS tools & decided to hang on to them just in case.(might try to get a '01-'02 FXDX latter)
I did some comparison shopping between the two places & found Georges to be the better choice for my use.Thanks,00 wildglide

[bcnasty]

I got my tools from Georges Garage. Dude is awesome. I decided to do the same and keep my stuff from the older twin cams also. I am not a factory hater or anything but I am thinking this is my last new Harley . From here on out it will be used and like with you pre 02 bikes only.
BC

[skull2007]

Originally Posted by bcnasty

I got my tools from Georges Garage. Dude is awesome. I decided to do the same and keep my stuff from the older twin cams also. I am not a factory hater or anything but I am thinking this is my last new Harley . From here on out it will be used and like with you pre 02 bikes only.
BC

i'm with you on that. but i'm going one step further. i say start with a frame, ordered just the way you want it. maybe a little longer, raked just the way you want it, and go from there. anybody see any shortfalls to that idea?

[chucktx]

money, ability, time..........other than that...............piece of cake!!!

[00 wildglide]

Ah...time.....

[skull2007]

time would be a big thing, i think by far reseach would be an even bigger thing. i can see where wiring would be a nightmare it would be cheaper than buying a new bike, if you don't count your own labor; in the end i think you'd end up with one hell of a bike or could end up or maybe even

[voodoochild]

Originally Posted by skull2007

i'm with you on that. but i'm going one step further. i say start with a frame, ordered just the way you want it. maybe a little longer, raked just the way you want it, and go from there. anybody see any shortfalls to that idea?

I think that's an awesome idea. I need the money, I can always afford the time to work on the bike. The problem is the bike I would build would probably cost a fortune. It would be an awesome experience, I think. Good luck if you decide to go that route!

[chucktx]

building your own bike from the ground up is a great experience!!! i have quite a few for my self and friends over the years. that said, swap meets were in abundance and the sellers were not trying to rip off the customers by selling junk!! one year i wanted a stock springer front end....went to a swapmeet and it took about 7 different tables to piece one together...took it home, made sure all pieces fit, sent it to browns plating, wala!!!!! one slick springer. less than 100 bucks, not including plating. i dont think at todays prices...it would have to be aftermarket, i could afford to build a bike. i have been to todays swapmeets......i cant believe what they try to charge for stuff i would throw away!!!!! not all are rips, but if ya dont know what you are buying, they can get to your pocketbook

[00 wildglide]

Chuck,
I stopped going to the local swap meets around here due to $$$ being close to retail prices.If I do go it's usually to see old friends & catch up.I've made some good deals in the past though despite some sellers trying "retail" the crap out of everything.(IMO)I would search around "Craigs list" for parts(o.e. & aftermarket).A little time on the computer is less than entrance fees + gas.00 wildglide

[Ultra Al]

Another consideration is insurance. AL

[skull2007]

how would it affect insurance? come to think of it, they would be the title thing

[Ultra Al]

If you build a ground up custom with a reconstruct title the insurance companies may question the safety/liability issues and charge accordingly. Some states like Ca. for example are a bigger pain in the ass then others when it comes to registering and insuring a reconstruct. If you can find (goood luck!) a Harley basket case with a clear title and build from that it may be easier depending on how close they inspect it for modifications. AL

[skull2007]

looks like the first thing to do will be check out the ins. a custom frame would be vital due to getting a wider swing arm, streched and some rake seems that would be where i could save money, but.... . . . . eactly what the ins. co would be most interested in

[chucktx]

if i were to build another for myself....it would be of the older shovel, where the title stayed with the engine, and no frame numbers were involved......never were any numbers on the old straight leg and wishbone frames...........same with the trans.