Member Since: 18 Sep 2017
Location: On the NC500
Posts: 549
Front hub/ wheel bearing recommendations?
Hi all,
My front hubs are whining and they need replacing. Ordinarily I would ask Disco Mike to replace but this is the wrong time of the year for me to be heading down to Dundee. My local shop will replace but I don’t want them buying any old crap to fit…
Can you therefore give me the preferred brands to fit? I dont want cheap, I want reliable!!
Your recommendations are gratefully received!!
Thanks
5th May 2022 4:48 pm
Bicycle repairman
Member Since: 18 Sep 2019
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 188
I've used Timken ones good quality and last quite well recommended by a few on here D4 GS let the retro fit begin
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5th May 2022 6:24 pm
monkiefone
Member Since: 27 Sep 2011
Location: kent
Posts: 31
I fitted these Timken front hubs to my previous D4 with no problems.
Member Since: 18 Sep 2017
Location: On the NC500
Posts: 549
Thank you both for your advice. Timkem it is! 😉
6th May 2022 3:34 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4540
Timken is original equipment. Others have tried cheaper versions with varying success, I've used Timken for both fronts on mine, and 60k miles later still good.Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
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6th May 2022 3:38 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20855
Re: Front hub/ wheel bearing recommendations?
NC500 wrote:
Ordinarily I would ask Disco Mike to replace but this is the wrong time of the year for me to be heading down to Dundee
By the time we can fit it in, tourist season will be over
Member Since: 02 May 2018
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 478
I have SKF local-ish to me in Luton. They're a dependable brand and worth a look.
https://www.skf.com/uk/products/vehicle-aftermarket2011 MY D4 HSE
Previously 2001 D2 TD5, 1996 D1 300Tdi, 1985 90 2.2 petrol.
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