What are the part #'s for SKF Wheel Bearings?

[keithg78]

My 2005 XB9SX is coming up on 11,000 miles and I want to do the wheel bearing while throwing a new set of tires on. What are the part #'s for SKF Wheel Bearings?

Are these the correct numbers for front and rear?
6005-(2RSH)
6006-(2RS1)

Or is it 6006-2RSJ ?

What is the difference between the "1" version and the "J" version? Thanks

 

[user_deleted]

keith: if i may, just purchase All Balls bearing kits for front and rears. they are pre-packaged, super quality. i keep them in stock for all XB's and they're priced right. pm me if you want me to fire you out the sets. regards, john

 

[lawdog]

Here is what they mean.

2RSJ- older seals
2RS1- newer seal replaced the 2RSJ ( I think somewhere around 2004-2005 but don't quote me)
2RSH- newer seal designed for high pressure water exclusion (ie think pressure washer)
A 2 in front means the seal is on both sides
C3- clearance greater then normal
E- reinforced ball set
M-machined brass cage

We want 6005 for the front and 6006 for the rear size wise. Seal wise I don't notice a difference with any of them. Don't pressure wash or spray water directly into the bearing seal and you will be fine with any of them. Last set I bought the 2RSJ just because they were only $8 a bearing and the warehouse was clearancing a bunch out. For peace of mind run the newer seal but I have not had any problems with grease leakage or water intrusion with the RSJ.

The most current bearings for our bike are....
Front- 6005-2RSH C3 EM
Rear- 6006-2RS1 C3 EM (I can't find a 6006 in a 2RSH seal)


Rent a Blind hole puller and Bearing and race driver set from Autozone and its an easy job.

 

[konarider94]

I havent heard of the RSJ before. Even my "old" catalog from 1991 lists RS1 seals in it. But also has the standard RS seals still referenced, I guess the J just meant they had a steel cage. The 2005 catalog has the RSH seals in them. Sorry to make you feel old lawdog.

I agree with the recommendations though. The increased water exclusion capabilities of the RSH make it a superior seal for this application. It is not offered above the 6005 size. See below for reference.

http://www.skf.com/files/260474.pdf

http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/Buell-Firebolt-XB12-XB9/skf-bearing-6005-2rs1-2rsh

 

[keithg78]

Thank you guys for the info. I have about 2,000 miles left on my current Michelin Power 2ct's so I will probably be doing the bearings and tires in a couple months (putting on the new Dunlop Q3's). I think I have narrowed it down to using SKF brand.

I was thinking about going with All Balls for wheel bearings but I just don't like using Chinese made components. I have never had good luck with anything made in China. SKF's made in Japan, Europe, or the USA, I feel would use superior steel to Chinese made All Balls....just my opinion. Has anyone used the All Balls and had good luck with them?

 

[rchuff]

I have them on my bike and better than h-d bearings .The quality is really good.

 

[konarider94]

Its hard to beat the price of all balls. They were so cheap i tried them. 10k miles later they are still good. Im sure the skf are better but they seem to work well.

 

[DrogeN Omen]

hmm reminds me i need to get my bearings checked next service...

 

[keithg78]

Maybe I'll give the All Balls wheel bearings a try when I change the bearings and tires instead of going with the SKF's. People seem to like them quite a bit.

 

[afpreppie04]

I haven't used them for wheel bearing but I used All Balls for my steering head bearings on my old FZ6 years ago. They worked great then and where still just fine when I sold it and got the Buell.

 

[RT Performance]

Drag specialty's is now selling all balls got some from riders discount for cherry's xb for a great price

 

[konarider94]

The dynamic load rating for a 6005 bearing is 2675 lbs. The 6006 is even higher at just over 3100 lbs. Keep in mind there are two bearings per wheel (3 on the newer rear wheels). A somewhat lower quality bearing isn't going to be as noticeable as it would in a higher load application.

 

[RidetheLightning]

Resurrecting an old thread to see if anyone could help me find the SKF 6005-2RSH C3 EM and 6006-2RSH C3 EM? I can find the C3 designation, but not the EM. I don't even see where on spec sheets the E would be covered (reinforced ball set), and I've only seen steel cages vs. brass. How important are these? I'd love to go very high quality on these, but suppose I could just go with all balls, as they're in stock in SPHD right now.

 

[Barrett]

JP: if you're going with SKF...and they are excellent...drop the EM suffix. Not advised for Buell applications.

OR

ALL BALLS part numbers:

Front 25-1351
Rear 25-1627

Front kit comes with pair of black grease seals. NOT to be used on Buell XB applications.
Great deals on Ebay.

 

[RidetheLightning]

Perfect, thanks as always!

 

[njloco]

Or better yet, just buy the bearings from Barret, he'll hook you up and give you a discount in the process and he's the best twisty rider in the Continental US !