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==== Problems Associated with Drum Brake Rear Hubs ==== | ==== Problems Associated with Drum Brake Rear Hubs ==== | ||
- | Article by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ((http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=1525902)) | + | Article by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ((https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/140736-rear-hub-thread?t=1525902)) |
* The problems associated with drum brake rear hubs depends on your definition of what a problem is to you. If you have reoccurring problems with wheel bearing failure, brake performance or chain life, this info maybe helpful in tracking down the cause. | * The problems associated with drum brake rear hubs depends on your definition of what a problem is to you. If you have reoccurring problems with wheel bearing failure, brake performance or chain life, this info maybe helpful in tracking down the cause. | ||
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* All models used the same single row bearing on left side. | * All models used the same single row bearing on left side. | ||
* All bearings referred to below are the right side. | * All bearings referred to below are the right side. | ||
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**1952-1954 ↓ models:** | **1952-1954 ↓ models:** | ||
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**1955-E1958 ↓ models:** | **1955-E1958 ↓ models:** | ||
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* Used the 1st symmetric flange hub. | * Used the 1st symmetric flange hub. | ||
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**L1958-1962 ↓ models:** | **L1958-1962 ↓ models:** | ||
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* Same hub as previously used. | * Same hub as previously used. | ||
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**1963-1965 ↓ models:** | **1963-1965 ↓ models:** | ||
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* Same hub as previous. | * Same hub as previous. | ||
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**1966-1972 ↓ models:** | **1966-1972 ↓ models:** | ||
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* The brake side hub flange was made thicker at the bolt mounting area. | * The brake side hub flange was made thicker at the bolt mounting area. | ||
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**1973-1978 ↓ models:** | **1973-1978 ↓ models:** | ||
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* Some time between 1973 & 1975, brazing got replaced by welded construction. | * Some time between 1973 & 1975, brazing got replaced by welded construction. |