whats the best wheel bearings

[nativeXb12Rbuell]

i just put on some new tires (pirreli Diablo stradas )and seen my rear wheel bearings was hard to turn . actually was going to have the shop where i had the tires put on put new bearings in, but those monkeys couldn't get them out & even said they broke there tool. luckily they didnt damage the wheel so i took them out ..they sold me the only wheel bearings they had for the xb .( Koyo brand never heard of them.;black like the 03 that was recalled not organge like the new ones.)( if you ever need change your wheel bearings dont waste your money on the tool in the service manual( it cost about $250) when you can get a Blind hole puller at autozone for free (Loan a Tool program just pay the deposit and bring it back and get your full deposit back). it took me less than 5 minute to take them out ; no damage.
so my question is what brand and where to find some of best wheel bearings. having a hard time finding any for the buell on the internet. i guess H-D dealer might be my only chose other than $350 ceramics from woodcraft .the number on the bearings is 6006LU

 

[FIDOSOL]

Here is a post that might help you out..SKF is a belgian brand I think...

 

[RHYNOXB9R]

Just went through this issue myself.The best ,at least that I know of,are the SFK's.They are German./Belgian made for resale by Industria ArgentinaAs far as where to get them in your area,try to throw the SKF name on your search engine and see where it takes you. Maybe LeFox can chime in and help out.Hope this helps.

 

[LeFox]

for sale in your neck of the woods, it's best you search the web, since i don't know where you live or how shipping costs are.

as for skf...these bearings are used in industrial equipment, trains, planes, etc.
so i would guess that it is quality stuff.