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I Need My Bearings For JIBE
I checked my buggy today and found out that my rear bearings are all gummed up. I guess the seals didn't hold up as well as I thought they would.
Operator error in not maintaining them. 
AWOC has them, but shipping in time for JIBE would be killer. I have a U2U in to Angus to see if he may still have some sitting around.
Best advice on where to get a set of 20mm bearings for my Bigfoot? Like this week?
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I've ordered from VXB.com before and they came quick - at that time I ordered and had them shipped to Kent's shop in vegas and he was kind enough to
accept and hold until I flew in, at that time it was a box of the 20mm Nachi bearings
http://www.vxb.com/20mm-inner-diameter-Bearings-s/180.htm
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Anybody know what bearings a Flexibility SS uses? My bearings seem OK but would like to have some spares.
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Might have some at home and can check tomorrow. Those should be 15 mm. Flexifoil is what you meant, right.
If not, We have a Motion Industries store here. They get them overnight from their Alabama warehouse. I can get some this week. Not expensive. I ask
for the cheap Asian ones.
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The best bearings for JIBE are;
Latitude and longitude: 31.068565, -81.413429.
Or head south on 95 and turn left at the Flyin "J" truck stop.
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acampbell
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Quote: Originally posted by frankiter  | I checked my buggy today and found out that my rear bearings are all gummed up. I guess the seals didn't hold up as well as I thought they would.
Operator error in not maintaining them.
AWOC has them, but shipping in time for JIBE would be killer. I have a U2U in to Angus to see if he may still have some sitting around.
Best advice on where to get a set of 20mm bearings for my Bigfoot? Like this week? |
Frank, I will get you a set. See my reply to randy. Just bring cookies
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With new bearings you should be able to log 100 miles this year. 
What's your record?
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Too much stuff.
Ivanpah with Big Kid mods and AQR.
1.8m Beamer 2.5m Beamer
3.5m ZebraZ 2, 4.3m Zebra Z2, 6m Zebra Z2,
Zebra 4.0m Checka, 10m Zebra Z1 on the way.
4.0m Ozone Access DP foil prototype
Wipeka 5.6m DP
8.6m PL Reactor
A- 9-12-16m DP's not flown yet. Like foils better
Other junk and stuff for kite fun and RC.
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frankiter
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Angus, Thanks for your help. Am I even allowed to show up without cookies?
Davis, about 78 miles I think. Shooting to get at least a 100 this year. Onshore baby!
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frankiter
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Oh, and thanks Mark. I did come across vxb, and they can be a fallback for me. But Angus is going to hook me up.
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Randy
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| Quote: Originally posted by acampbell | Might have some at home and can check tomorrow. Those should be 15 mm. Flexifoil is what you meant, right.
If not, We have a Motion Industries store here. They get them overnight from their Alabama warehouse. I can get some this week. Not expensive. I ask
for the cheap Asian ones.
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Right. That would be great! i can bring cookies. What kind to you like?:D
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I used VXB as well they sent my bearings priority mail they arrived in 2 days in Portland ME. 10 for $13.00 for the 12mm
size.
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TEDWESLEY
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Randy - Check the bearing size I have a flexi SS 2005 model and it uses 12mm they might well have gone to 15mm as
12mm not as robust. I have 4 12mm with me if you need them.
Reactors 2.8 3.5 6.9
Peaks 4m 6m 12m
HQ Neo2 11m Ozone Chrono V2 15m WASP 5m
Flexi wide axle w/mids and runners
Skis Nordic skates and winter stuff
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| Quote: Originally posted by TEDWESLEY | Randy - Check the bearing size I have a flexi SS 2005 model and it uses 12mm they might well have gone to 15mm as
12mm not as robust. I have 4 12mm with me if you need them. |
Thanks. I looks it takes a 15 mm (ID with OD about 35) as best as I can tell. But let's get together and see for sure.
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acampbell
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I'll check my garage when I get home later, too.
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Randy
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Thanks Angus!
BTW - this buggy came with some great bearings. While checking the size I spun the wheels. No giant push, just a quick spin. They continued to spin
for 4 minutes +.
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frankiter
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Well I got the bearings cleaned out as best I could, and the wheels are reassembled and back on the bug. I don't think they'll last long though,
because they feel a little gritty, the seals are loose, and if you listen closely, they have a little squeal to them.
Thanks to Angus for helping me out with a new set, and to everyone else for their suggestions.
So for maybe one session, come on down to JIBE and hear my bearings roar!
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Do you have plastic hubs? I would be careful with loud bearings and plastic hubs. You don't want to melt your wheel off the axle bolt. I had a bearing
fail in the gearbox of my X-Maxx transmission which melted part of the gearbox casing and I had to replace the casing and the spur gear that it
melted. It was a cheap and easy fix, but I would hate to be at a good clip and have that happen and drop my ass on the sand at 30 mph.
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Frank, it's great that Angus can fix you up, but know that there is a Fastenal store in Brunswick. They stock the bearings for my PL Comp buggy at
$2.64 ea for the backend ( https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0474391?term=beari...) and $1.82 for the front ( https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/0474385?term=beari...).
Of course we don't know how much stock they have, but there's hope for folks who discover their bad bearings late in the game. I only checked mine
tonight and got lucky---they're nice and quiet. :-)
May you be forever blessed with winds blowing onshore at a steady 13 knots.
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Those ship from Fastenal in Indianapolis in 3-7 days. The ones I get from Motion Industries arrive locally for no extra charge in 1-2 days. The price
works out the same as VXB when you factor in what VXB charges for 2-day priority mail.
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| Quote: Originally posted by acampbell |
Those ship from Fastenal in Indianapolis in 3-7 days. The ones I get from Motion Industries arrive locally for no extra charge in 1-2 days. The price
works out the same as VXB when you factor in what VXB charges for 2-day priority mail. |
Local knowledge! It can't be beat.
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I ride: Peter Lynn XR+ on Midis * Flexifoil Midi/Barrow * Peter Lynn Comp on Barrows * Peter Lynn XR+ (needs a fork)
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frankiter
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Errol,
Yes to the plastic hubs, and yes to being careful. I wouldn't want to treat everyone to an epic 30 mph OBE!
Phillip,
A steady onshore 13 knots can't be beat either!
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