1997 Wheel Bearings

[Scooby]

Is there a good aftermarket company to purchase front and rear wheel bearings for a 1997 Tourer?

[Jess from VA]

This is from our Shoptalk.  (generic parts list)

Wheel Bearings

1997 Front 6004-2RS

1998-2000

Front, 6204-2RS or  6204LL

And all models left rear 6204-2RS or  6204LL

(same bearing different mfg.) 6204 is size, letters indicate sealed both sides. See below about seal designation

1997-2000 All right rear  5204?? Double Row Angular Contact Bearing

They need to be sealed both sides.

MRC #5204ZZ

RSR #5204EE

IKS #52042RS

The list goes on, and on. Just get a 5204 that is sealed on both sides. Mfg's use different suffixes to designate seal configuration. The list would be as long as my arm. And if you ask for a 5204 2RS and the child behind the counter knows nothing about bearings, he may tell you they don't have it. But they do have 5204ZZ's. But that isn't what you asked for.

If you have a "bearing house" nearby go there and ask for a 5204 with seals on both sides, then keep a spare at home.
------------------
Just buy good quality (not Chinese)

[ridingron]

I bought several sets for an ST1100 at CBR bearings. Came as a sett with bearings and seals. Name brand bearings. Remember, you always pay for what you get. You don't always get what you paid for. Send an email or give them a call.

Wheel bearings--Charlie Rowlett---cbr@tfb.com   cbrbearing.com

[DeathWishBikerDude]

Since so few valks  were produced with the smaller bearings..I feel it's a non issue.
Most every part I've bought used had a date of 1998 or newer..

[MarkT]

A sidebar on the topic:  I don't know what I have on my 97.  Before I knew there were different PN's I had my wheels powder coated.  I had several wheels on hand, w/o regard to what year they were made.  So I picked the best wheels for the project.  This is for both wheels, though I understand the back didn't change - though I did do the dbl-bearing mode back there.  So I need to determine what bearings I have in front.  P/N stamped on the bearing would solve it.  As well as what measurements correspond. Any help here?  TIA.

The moron who powder coated ignored my admonishment not to get powder in the bearing seats.  Or in the other close tolerence places - threaded holes, drive cushion wells, seats for the latter's holder/drive plate.  I had to clean the powder out and thanks to a poster here, get Loctite 680 Retaining Compound to hold the bearings in the now loose bearing seats.  He also messed up the colors.  Out of business now - deservedly.