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WELDNGOD - 5-8-2008 at 06:47 PM

anyone know where to get some 1.3750 x .6520 (1 3/8"x 5/8") stainless steel bearings w/ snap rings ?

clintopher - 5-8-2008 at 06:59 PM

Have you called Norfolk Bearing?

_____ - 5-8-2008 at 06:59 PM

If you see any part numbers on the race's PM the numbers I may be able to get them from the auto-parts store I used to work for. We had a big book with nothing but bearings in it. If you dont see any numbers, and you can drop one off to me Ill see what I can do with it.

stetson05 - 5-8-2008 at 06:59 PM

Let me check. My buddy is a bearings salesman.

SCREWYFITS - 5-8-2008 at 07:04 PM

I like the new avatar W.G.!!!

WELDNGOD - 5-8-2008 at 07:34 PM

hey screwy, if I'm not mistaken, Mr. Huxley also said "the best way to have a good idea, is to have lots of ideas." and I said" don't hold your farts in, they travel up your spine , and give you #@%$#!ty ideas." :lol:

I'm mistaken it was Linus Pauling

WELDNGOD - 5-8-2008 at 07:37 PM

clint, no I haven't called anyone yet. just thought I'd see if anyone had good sources. Just tryin to keep it in the family(so to speak).

SCREWYFITS - 5-8-2008 at 07:42 PM

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Originally posted by WELDNGOD
hey screwy, if I'm not mistaken, Mr. Huxley also said "the best way to have a good idea, is to have lots of ideas." and I said" don't hold your farts in, they travel up your spine , and give you #@%$#!ty ideas." :lol:

you mind if I borrow that one a few times...

WELDNGOD - 5-8-2008 at 07:54 PM

why sure bro' :thumbup:

centex_buggier - 5-8-2008 at 08:01 PM

I buy my bearings from VXB. They are cheap, but I end up replacing mine several times a year whether I used $15 bearings or $3 bearings.

5/8 x 1-3/8 at: http://www.vxb.com/page/bearings/CTGY/5-8inch

Steve.

WELDNGOD - 5-8-2008 at 08:17 PM

thanx for the link,I trashed mine in 6 mos.

Scudley - 6-8-2008 at 07:38 PM

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Originally posted by centex_buggier
I buy my bearings from VXB. They are cheap, but I end up replacing mine several times a year whether I used $15 bearings or $3 bearings.

Steve.

I am willing to bet that my PL came with Chinese bearings. I have used SKF and generic Chinese, both are screwed after couple of trips in salt water. I will stick with the cheap ones. For the price of SS bearings, you can replace a lot of cheap ones.
S

csa_deadon - 7-8-2008 at 04:01 AM

gokartsupply.com

part number 499502H-NR

2.99 ea

shipping to you should be around 7.50 for up to 6 bearings.

WELDNGOD - 7-8-2008 at 03:30 PM

scud, ya got a good point. My newest creation has tapered roller bearings in hubs w/ spindles( got em from the front end of a golf kart) They have good seals on em ,and they are easy to repack with grease! I'm thinkin they are gonna be the bomb :alien:

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Scudley - 11-8-2008 at 11:20 AM

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Originally posted by WELDNGOD
scud, ya got a good point. My newest creation has tapered roller bearings in hubs w/ spindles( got em from the front end of a golf kart) They have good seals on em ,and they are easy to repack with grease! I'm thinkin they are gonna be the bomb :alien:

Pulling bearings apart and re-greasing six bearings, in your case 10?, seems like a lot of work. You can get 6204RS bearings cheap (used by most of us 20x47mm ~$2 including shipping in batches of 30) on the net.

S

BeamerBob - 11-8-2008 at 12:28 PM

I could only find them for $30 shipped for 10. Where was your source for 30 bearings for $2?

WELDNGOD - 11-8-2008 at 01:41 PM

Mine aren't metric,I use 1 3/8"x5/8" double sealed roller bearings, even in the head tube.

Scudley - 11-8-2008 at 02:56 PM

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Originally posted by BeamerBob
I could only find them for $30 shipped for 10. Where was your source for 30 bearings for $2?

ebay bearings
Here are 10 bearings for 11.95$Ca. Shipping cost to Canada 12 bucks. He has eight lots of 10. He shipped the additional bearings on the same order. 30 bearings ~48$C Less than 2 bucks a set.
weldngod, check and see if your bearing is a common size. It maybe that the Chinese make your bearing. It has to be easier to replace than re-grease. VBX bearing 10 for 24$US (ball bearings).
S
I searched a little further and found set of 50 62042rs for 50$ and 25$ shipping to Canada. You could corner the market on buggy bearings

BeamerBob - 11-8-2008 at 05:36 PM

Knowing WG like I think I do, he takes a certain pleasure in the satisfaction of personally repacking a set of bearings. It's sorta like mowing grass. It's mindless and therapeutic, and virtually free except for time. I get satisfaction from quality and deals though. Especially both at the same time. I like the occasional bearing packing too.

WELDNGOD - 11-8-2008 at 05:45 PM

BBob , you know me pretty dam well for someone who's never met me. :thumbup:

I think me and you could be buds,heck we already are!
And your right, I find a zen -like experience :saint:, when messing w/ my gear or welding.But I have zero patience w/ stupidity :flaming:

khooke - 21-8-2008 at 08:52 PM

I bought a bunch from VXB a while back - delivery was pretty quick.

By the way, if any one else is looking, these ones fit standard Flexifoil buggy wheels:

kit880 10 Bearings 6201-2RS 12x32x10 Sealed

BeamerBob - 17-9-2008 at 07:58 AM

Is there any downside to these bearings from VXB or others like online bearings or cheaper online bearings? These are the same size as mentioned above for the current Flexi bug.

They are reasonably priced but I wondered if there is a reason they should be avoided. There is one listing for a lot of 50 bearings for a total of around $40. You could never use that many but one of us could buy a few of those and then share them with the group. I apologize for stepping on any toes of those that sell bearings retail. I welcome discussion on the merits of one bearing over another.