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  1. 01-26-2009 05:41 PM #31
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    Just brought it home.

    It was built in ~2003, you can hardly tell by looking at it. Supposedly he only used it a dozen times or so. The guy owns some sort of a Harley and upgraded to an enclosed trailer which barely gets used also.

    Not sure if I'll keep that wheel chock. Ideally I'd like to mount my Baxley in there but it may not be worth the hassle. Outside of that I need to remove the Harley stickers and replace them with Motorcycleaddicts.org insignia.

    It probably wouldn't hurt to repack the bearings either, it's never been done. Any tips/suggestions on that?
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    Congrats.

    Repacking the bearings is pretty easy.

    Pull the dustcaps off the endsof the axle and unscrew the nut. the wheel/hub slides off.

    one bearing on each side, with the races one of the axle, and one in the hub.

    can of carb cleaner to clean off the grease to inspect the parts. Any grooves in the races and replace them, they are cheap.

    put a few fingers of grease in your palm and the bearing in the other hand and squeeze the grease back into the bearing. Apply some to the axle and the races and put it all back together.

    The nut should go finger tight and then I usually go one full turn. If the wheel is still mounted to the hub give it a spin and the friction should stop the tire in a few rotations.
    Toss in a brand new cotter pin and replace the dust cap.

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  3. 01-26-2009 09:04 PM #33
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    Quote Originally Posted by ND4SPD View Post
    ...Ideally I'd like to mount my Baxley in there but it may not be worth the hassle...
    Doesn't look like it'd need more than a decent sized drill bit. Shouldn't take too long to mount the Baxley.

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    Congrats.

    Repacking the bearings is pretty easy.

    ...

    Toss in a brand new cotter pin and replace the dust cap.
    If you're going to have it apart like that, tap in some Bearing Buddies while you're at it. Makes keeping them lubed between checks easier.
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    Quote Originally Posted by seamus View Post



    If you're going to have it apart like that, tap in some Bearing Buddies while you're at it. Makes keeping them lubed between checks easier.
    +1 on the bearing buddies, and use a good high temp grease.
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    Quote Originally Posted by seamus View Post
    If you're going to have it apart like that, tap in some Bearing Buddies while you're at it. Makes keeping them lubed between checks easier.
    I almost posted that yesterday, but it looks like he's already got them.

    ND, is there a rubber cap with a Zerk fitting behind it in the hub?
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  7. 01-27-2009 01:09 PM #37
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    I'll probably end up using the same axle grease I've been using on my bikes. If it's good enough for the bike I'm sure it's good enough for the trailer.
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    I see a standard stamped steel cover.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SHOTIME View Post
    I see a standard stamped steel cover.
    There is probably a recessed nipple in the middle of it, mine has the same thing. It's the made in china version of the (also made in china) Bearing Buddies.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy View Post
    There is probably a recessed nipple in the middle of it, mine has the same thing. It's the made in china version of the (also made in china) Bearing Buddies.


    That's exactly what mine look like, under the Moon Discs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy View Post
    Fine, be secretive then.
    It's Yamaha axle grease. But don't tell anyone else.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SomeStrangeGuy View Post
    What is a good quality hi-temp grease?
    Quote Originally Posted by ND4SPD View Post
    It's Yamaha axle grease. But don't tell anyone else.
    I would not even use that shit on your bike.

    I used to use this on my Jeep and a boat trailer,works well and had no bearing issues at all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by figment View Post
    just buy a roof rack and install a 5thwheel hitch on it
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    ND4SPD,

    What site did you order your Hidden Hitch from? And any links to the harness?

    I think I'm ready to buy.
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    etrailer.com I just went with the harness they listed for the car.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ND4SPD View Post
    etrailer.com I just went with the harness they listed for the car.
    Okay, I really am clicking buy on a hitch tonight. I'm cutting it close on having it here in time for my trip to Idaho. I'll be pissed and screwed if it doesn't make in the next 13 days.

    For the wiring harness it lists about 6 different options? This is the page I get for my car.

    Any suggestions?
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    Looks like the main difference is the amount of amps the trailer harness can handle. I'd get one in the middle.
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    Done.

    Hopefully it comes soon.
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    Hitch arrived today. I'll be attempting an install Friday night.
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