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[*] posted on 27-5-2014 at 04:45 PM
Where to get good cheap bearings in metric sizes


So I have called EVERY hardware store within reasonable distance to my apartment and I am not able to find anywhere that stocks bearings fit for a buggy. Is there a website that anyone can recommend for quick shipping and cheap prices on bearings? I am not paying $10 a pop for PL bearings...



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[*] posted on 27-5-2014 at 05:10 PM


Holy crap I just found perfect matches at Bearingdepot.com

You just have to look under the ATV bearings section, they have 20x47mm and 12x32mm perfect sizes and prices. Full set for a Comp XR+ right at $30.



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[*] posted on 27-5-2014 at 05:40 PM


If Bearingdepot can't outfit you, there's also VXB.com (Cheap plug 'cause they helped me out finding bearings for a GI board.)



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[*] posted on 27-5-2014 at 10:30 PM


Man, I must be some kind of moron but I'm having a really tough time finding the bearing I want.

Looking for bearings just like demoknight for a PL Comp XR+. Can someone please recommend a good quality bearing that's going to last and that is durable. I ride in a very fine dusty area and my bearings all seem to make noise after only a few sessions.

Could you also provide the part # or product # so I can go to either of those sites and just pull it up.

Thanks.



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[*] posted on 27-5-2014 at 11:01 PM


Take a close look at your bearings and see if they say "6204" on them. If they do; this is a great price on the best bearing I've been able to find:

http://bearingdepot.com/index.php?route=product/product&...

More bearing info if needed:

http://popeyethewelder.com/informational/buggy-wheels-and-be...


Info on current size bearings:

http://www.awindofchange.com/product/buggy-bearing-20.html

Older bearing info:

http://www.awindofchange.com/product/buggy-bearing.html
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[*] posted on 28-5-2014 at 06:26 AM


Perfect. Thanks rtz. This was the exact information I needed!



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[*] posted on 28-5-2014 at 08:20 AM


Wow, I thought it was easy when I ordered some bearings about 14 months ago. I ordered from a vendor on ebay and got 3 sleeves of 10 bearings each for $45. I've only had to redo 2 of my Landsegler wheels, and I've ridden hundreds upon hundreds of miles at Ivanpah with them and they still roll silently. The inside bearings on my rear wheels are almost constantly being sprayed with fine abrasive lakebed dust so the seals must be good enough to keep the dust out. I don't see a need to pay $5 a bearing. Here is the link.

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[*] posted on 28-5-2014 at 08:58 AM


That size won't work for me unless I get new wheels. But that is really awesome price for bearings!



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Ozone R1 V3 7m
Flysurfer Sonic v3 15m
Flysurfer Speed 3 Deluxe 19m
Peter Lynn Charger 2 12m
Ozone Access Reride 6m
Peter Lynn 2013 Reactor 5.5m
Peter Lynn 2013 Reactor 8.6m
Prism Tensor 5.0m

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[*] posted on 28-5-2014 at 09:46 AM


I thought the XR+ buggies I've owned used the same bearings. In any case, maybe that supplier has the size you need?



Coastal Wind Sports Team Rider
Landsegler Disc wheels
PTW Hero Buggy - XXtreme ApeXX Buggy US 88 - Libre Hardcore
IvanpahBuggyExpo.com
Youtube link
Bob Muse
HQ Montana X 8m, Montana IX 12m, HQ Ignition LEI 5m,
PL Phantom 12m, 15m, Big Blu 24m+, Synergy 10m, Venom 10m, 13m , Phantom II 12m Vapors 3.8, 5.4, Crosskite Sonic 7m, PKD Combat 10.3m
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[*] posted on 28-5-2014 at 11:32 AM


Thanks BB!

Used your link to find the bearings I needed. Great Price!

I am always a little skeptical when it comes to low cost bearings but if it's working for you on Ivanpah, then I'm sure it'll work on my dirt field.




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[*] posted on 28-5-2014 at 01:41 PM


Quote: Originally posted by lunchbox  
Thanks BB!

Used your link to find the bearings I needed. Great Price!

I am always a little skeptical when it comes to low cost bearings but if it's working for you on Ivanpah, then I'm sure it'll work on my dirt field.


Happy to help a kite brother!



Coastal Wind Sports Team Rider
Landsegler Disc wheels
PTW Hero Buggy - XXtreme ApeXX Buggy US 88 - Libre Hardcore
IvanpahBuggyExpo.com
Youtube link
Bob Muse
HQ Montana X 8m, Montana IX 12m, HQ Ignition LEI 5m,
PL Phantom 12m, 15m, Big Blu 24m+, Synergy 10m, Venom 10m, 13m , Phantom II 12m Vapors 3.8, 5.4, Crosskite Sonic 7m, PKD Combat 10.3m
Uturn Butane 2.5m PKD Buster 3m Genetrix Hydra 7m Ozone Yakuza GT 14m
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