Speaking of Crazy Prices....WTF

[atctim]

Yesterday I went in search of bearings for my project. First I went to the local bearing dealer to get replacement rear bearings for my Big Red w/ 200X front end. They told me they couldn't get anything close and go back to OEM (it was a woman - no offense to women, but I don't think she knew what she was doing). So I went to my local Honda Shop - World of Wheels in Seneca, PA. They wanted $40 each for these bearings...I couldn't believe it and said I would try to find them elsewhere. Then I bought front bearings (for 200x) and dust seals. 2 bearings and 2 dustseals were over $40. Did I get shafted on this or is this normal. Please reply, as I need these rear axle bearings still for the Big Red rear end. I can not justify $80 for two rear axle bearings.

Please Help me find these. They are KOYO bearings (made in Japan).

[ejc042]

I have ALL BALLS brand bearings that are going in my 350X project. I got them from RMATV. You can also look them up on the internet.

[Howdy]

Yesterday I went in search of bearings for my project. First I went to the local bearing dealer to get replacement rear bearings for my Big Red w/ 200X front end. They told me they couldn't get anything close and go back to OEM (it was a woman - no offense to women, but I don't think she knew what she was doing). So I went to my local Honda Shop - World of Wheels in Seneca, PA. They wanted $40 each for these bearings...I couldn't believe it and said I would try to find them elsewhere. Then I bought front bearings (for 200x) and dust seals. 2 bearings and 2 dustseals were over $40. Did I get shafted on this or is this normal. Please reply, as I need these rear axle bearings still for the Big Red rear end. I can not justify $80 for two rear axle bearings.

Please Help me find these. They are KOYO bearings (made in Japan).

What year / model Big Red? I may have a bearing kit for it for a lot less money.
Howdy

[atctim]

Howdy,

It's a 1985 Big Red - But I only need the dual bearings on the brake side. Although Imay still be interested if the price is right.

Thanks

[ATCMedic]

Something is not right. Those are standard size bearings and should be available for a lot less money. Check with Dennis Kirk and a different bearing house/industrial supply house. Honda always charges a premium for bearings so I'm not surprised at the dealer price you were quoted.