85R Bearing carrier, NEED HELP! (pictures)

[deathman53]

this makes the job easier, put the bearings in the freezer for about 2 hours, heat the carrier on a hot plate or CAREFULLY a propare torch in the center. The bearings should fall right in, you will need to hold the bearings in place for a few minutes and let everything get back to room temperature. Then grease the carrier lips, bearing seal and bearing and push the seals on. When taking out the bearings, heat the center of the carrier, or put it on a hot plate, it takes very little tapping to get them out. I have done 4 carriers this way and it works. Its very easy too, you don't want to hit the new bearings at all, their life is greatly shortened.

[250r'en +TCB]

I'll get the lonestar bearing carrier for $231, but a $420 axle from them is a little too much, I'll shine up my stock one thank you........

unless somebody wants to donate?

[GPracer2500]

The RAD carrier I purchased on E-Bay is not cast. I'm not saying the Lonestar isn't a nicer carrier--I imagine it is--but unless you need/want to go top-drawer, there's nothing wrong with the RAD unit.

And yes, it must be 85' specific.

[jason85atc250r]

I'll get the lonestar bearing carrier for $231, but a $420 axle from them is a little too much, I'll shine up my stock one thank you........

unless somebody wants to donate?

you can get used lonestar or durablue axles on ebay from the 86-89 trx250r all the time on there. they go around $150 to $200 for a nice looking one. ive seen weathered ones go for $100.

you'll just have to use 86 style sprocket which are the same as thge trx250r's 400ex 300ex's. so alot easier to get.

[ChrisD]

Hi Devin

I would get the Lonestar double row also. I have 10 years on my 85 and it still works great. I used to go through bearings every 3 years or so. No longer. It is worth the money to me.

The 86 carrier is bigger than the 85 so you should make sure you order the 85.

[250r'en +TCB]

yeah I'll go with the lonestar carrier, I just have to make the call if I want to get an used axle too......

ChrisD, you don't have any lying around you want to sell do you?? Or anybody else for that matter???

[crackshot]

I replaced mine with a "factory second" RAD carrier from E-bay. I bet that will be a lot easier and not a whole bunch more expensive.

That's what I put in mine. The bearing size on the RAD's compared to stock does not even compare!
The RAD bearings are beefy and has a grease zerk that you pump full of grease until it slightly oozes out before installing.
The lonestar is great also but I saved 100.00 plus dollars getting the RAD.

[Bad Karma]

Be aware there are some issues with the Lonestar carrier and certain 85 250R's... I bought a Lonestar and it wouldn't work out of the box. I got a RAD second on ebay and it worked fine (other than the seals being installed backwards...)

Here is a link to my issues with the Lonestar: http://www.3wheeler.org/vb/showthread.php?t=10252

[ceaserthethird]

Any Up-dates with Pictures ? ? ?

Did you replace the Axle ? ? ?

[crackshot]

I think I got mine from ebay seller: super charged connection. $135 The adjustment notches on mine could have been cut better, but it's perfectly workable. Just have to be careful not to let the tool slip when adjusting.

That's where I got mine also.
The bearings are beefy and WIDE!
It's not too bad of a job replacing the carrier.
Just pump it up with grease before installing.