DK Customs Rear Bearing Retainer Plate Kit installed

[14TG]

Today I installed my DK Customs Rear Bearing Retainer Plate Kit and now have “peace of mind” and doing this great upgrade.
As I can say at this time, I am not expecting to get another bike/trike in the future and I really do expect to keep my Tri Glide for a long time!!
So not only do I enjoy modifying many things, but I also want to Upgrade many things.

Regardless if it is PM (Preventative Maintenance) or “just because”, there are many things we can do, change, upgrade, or modify to suit our personal needs & wants.

I’ve had this kit for over a year and this winter I decided to get my rear bearing retainer plate kit installed. Many may already know about this product … but also a good chance that many do not.

So that’s the purpose of me adding a video to my YouTube channel: Is to help others as well. (That’s actually the only reason!).

I will say after researching that the factory OEM stamped steel retainer plates are indeed a weak design. These plates basically are what holds our rear axles in place!
@DK Custom Products makes a heavy duty Bearing Retainer Plate Kit that is more than twice the thickness… possibly triple (I did not measure) that will eliminate any possible future issues… Plus a huge upgrade over the OEM inferior parts.

I also upgraded to SKF (Made in USA ) bearings too.

It’s an easy job to do yourself, other than a required heavy press to press off the old, and press on the new bearings… So I had that task done locally. Other than that, the video below shows what steps to take in order to do this very nice upgrade!

Again, kudos to @DK Custom Products for making some great products!

Hope the info helps!
-Brett

Video link:

 

[Notgrownup]

Today I installed my DK Customs Rear Bearing Retainer Plate Kit and now have “peace of mind” and doing this great upgrade.
As I can say at this time, I am not expecting to get another bike/trike in the future and I really do expect to keep my Tri Glide for a long time!!
So not only do I enjoy modifying many things, but I also want to Upgrade many things.

Regardless if it is PM (Preventative Maintenance) or “just because”, there are many thinks we can do, change, upgrade, or modify to suit our personal needs & wants.

I’ve had this kit for over a year and this winter I decided to get my rear bearing retainer plate kit installed. Many may already know about this product … but also a good chance that many do not.

So that’s the purpose of me adding a video to my YouTube channel: Is to help others as well. (That’s actually the only reason!).

I will say after researching that the factory OEM stamped steel retainer plates are indeed a weak design. These plates basically are what holds our rear axles in place!
@DK Custom Products makes a heavy duty Bearing Retainer Plate Kit that is more than twice the thickness… possibly triple (I did not measure) that will eliminate any possible future issues… Plus a huge upgrade over the OEM inferior parts.

I also upgraded to SKF (Made in USA ) bearings too.

It’s an easy job to do yourself, other than a required heavy press to press off the old, and press on the new bearings… So I had that task done locally. Other than that, the video below shows what steps to take in order to do this very nice upgrade!

Again, kudos to @DK Custom Products for making some great products!

Hope the info helps!
-Brett

Video link:

Nice video.

 

[New Orleans Kevin]

Great video as always. I had mine done even though I was not having any problems. Everything you put in the video is totally correct DK products plates are so much better than the stock Harley plates. My bearings were OK but had some rust from moisture intrusion. The O-rings on the DK. Should keep that out. I rode my trike, pretty hard and don’t want any issues, if I can prevent something I’d rather do that.

 

[agapsdiver]

Nice video. thanks

 

[Dan SC]

Can you post the part number of the US made bearing?
Thanks

 

[14TG]

Can you post the part number of the US made bearing?
Thanks

SKF Bearings are made in USA.
Their direct number is: 6208-2RSJ


This number cross references from the main number used in the industry as: 208FF

(MRC is also made in USA with manufacturing plants in CT, NY & PA…. SKF owns MRC, so you may be able to get those cheaper. Those will be a 208SFF. (The “S” meaning “sealed”)

That industry part number: 208FF is also used by MRC, National, Timken, just to name a few.
You may see variations like: 208-FF & 208SFF

I actually bought the SKF from my local NAPA store due to my HD dealer said the OEM ones (made in Korea I think) were on back order with an ETA of the end of this month. (I didn’t want to wait so I paid more for the SKF and got them right the next day).

 

[Dan SC]

SKF Bearings are made in USA.
Their direct number is: 6208-2RSJ
This number cross references from the main number used in the industry as: 208FF

Thanks!