aftermarket wheel spacers

[randy]

does anyone out there know who makes aftermarket wheel spacers for a 04 300??? gas gas wants 30 bucks a pc for them? maybe something more durable like the ones they sell for those traffic cone color bikes people ride!

 

[GMP]

Randy,

You know a machinist right? Have him dupe the alloy OEM sprocket side spacer in stainless and it will last for years. The brake side is the same steel as the older bikes. My brother and I use Jarco in West Milford for one off stuff like this. He has made GG and Husky spacers, damper tower parts, even a custom reed block manifold I designed.

 

[randy]

thanks

yup,,i do know a machinist,,,i will look into that or give ur guy a call! thanks for the input!

 

[swazi_matt]

pity that the pivot works one with the rubber seal is not available for GG

 

[GMP]

Soft alloy spacers are always the weak link. If you start with a good steel spacer, good seals, and good beraings, you should never have to change bearings again as long as you pull the wheels every few rides and clean the seals, and also keep the pressure washer away. The seals will also last because the dirt will stay outside and not get under the sealing lips wearing them away fast. My friends son is still running around on my old '03 with the original wheel bearings. I have SS spacers made as part of new bike setup. Also, pack the gap between the bearing and seal with a good marine grease like Castrol Pyroplex Blue, this will efectively waterproof the bearing if he seal is worn.