2010/2011 Diamond Drive Bearing?

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ezra

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it is not if but when it is going to go. best to be ahead of the issue.25 bucks now or a spoiled trip wasted 300 bucks in gas vacation time wasted and that is best case worst is all of the above and a gernaded drive with chunks laying in the belly pan
 
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ezra

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the only thing I dont like about the BDX bearing is the MADE IN CHINA part but I don't think U have a option now days.and I know they last I did a buds 09 in 10 and it has over 2500 hard mi on it.
I pulled it apart this spring and it was all good
 
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cuzzinolaf

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ezra said:
the only thing I dont like about the BDX bearing is the MADE IN CHINA part but I don't think U have a option now days.and I know they last I did a buds 09 in 10 and it has over 2500 hard mi on it.
I pulled it apart this spring and it was all good
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I picked up a SKF bearing for mine. It cost a bit more but it is a US made bearing and good quality.
 
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ezra

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I only have talked to a local auto store and a bearing store around my home and the bearing store had one that was japan but wanted 20 more bucks.
BTW CUZZ not trying to rub it in but I got off work today got to a buds at 3 he got new used 10 m8 yanked the DD pulled apart brought the gear and bearing to my other buds shop with a press got that done went back put back togeter and in sled in truck driving home by 5
 
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cuzzinolaf

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ezra said:
I only have talked to a local auto store and a bearing store around my home and the bearing store had one that was japan but wanted 20 more bucks.
BTW CUZZ not trying to rub it in but I got off work today got to a buds at 3 he got new used 10 m8 yanked the DD pulled apart brought the gear and bearing to my other buds shop with a press got that done went back put back togeter and in sled in truck driving home by 5
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My issue was my own fault I think. I had it on but it wasn't snug like I expected it to be. I pulled it back off, jacked up the front of the skid a hair, and that is where my problems started.
 
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ezra

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I have also done more than 12 in the last 2 yrs. they go alot faster after the first 1.I think if I rushed it it could be done in a hr.
 
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stealthv

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A little trick to make installation of the DD easier is to lock the brake before pulling the DD out of the sled. This holds the track driveshaft in place.
 
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doospunk

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ezra said:
then u can buy some new skf bearings for the crank
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Never an issue amongst me or my fellow doo riders. Balancing the clutch on doo's goes a long way for the longevity of the crank. "That's not to say doo's haven't had any issues of their own, cause they certainly have."
 
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