Inexpensive, Quality Wheel Bearing Vendor

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When I converted to a Yamaha XT225 swingarm on my Zongshen motorcycle, I bought several used, Yamaha XT225 rear wheels on eBay. As soon as the Yamaha wheels arrived, I replaced all the wheel bearings in them. Therefore, I needed to place another order with Bearing Resource & Machine, Inc.

http://www.bearingresource.com/6200-...36.html?page=2

My Yamaha XT225 rear wheel employs three 6202-2RS wheel bearings, and my Zongshen front wheel employs two 6201-2RS wheel bearings. I knew from experience that I could get a discount on shipping, and also receive expert advice on bearing selection, if I called by telephone to place my order. Therefore, after checking the prices listed on their website, I made a telephone call to Trey at Bearing Resource & Machine, Inc. (1-866-323-9966.).

After conferring with Trey I decided to order ten EZO 6201-2RS wheel bearings for my front wheels, at $1.25 per bearing. These bearings are manufactured by Sapporo Precision Bearing, a respected, Japanese manufacturer.

http://www.sppc.co.jp/eng/index.html

At the website I also found bearings for my rear wheel listed at $1.30 per bearing, but they were an unknown Chinese brand. Therefore, after conferring with Trey I decided to order ten SKF 6202-2RS wheel bearings. SKF is perhaps the most respected name in the industry; I paid $4.00 apiece for these bearings.

http://www.skf.com/portal/skf/home/p...&newlink=1_1_1

As with my last order, Trey quoted a very reasonable, reduced shipping charge; he is also sending me a large T-shirt (see the photograph above). Bearing Resource & Machine, Inc. offers excellent prices, and excellent customer service; I highly recommend this vendor!

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