Hubs
- Frequently Asked Questions
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| 1. |
How
does the weight of your Hex hubs compare to stock hubs? |
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Weight
varies per model--some are heavier than stock, some are lighter,
but ALL are virtually indestructable. |
| 2. |
Are
the holders/adaptors included on Hex hubs? |
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Yes,
all sprocket and/or disc holders are included with our Hex hubs. |
| 3. |
How
do I adapt a Hex Hub to fit another make or model? |
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All
you need is an Adaptor Kit that includes the sprocket and/or
disc holder and the correct axle spacers for the model you
wish to fit. There are very few exceptions, nearly all Hex
Hubs are
interchangeable, some model changes may require only axle spacers. |
| 4. |
Do
Hex Hubs work with stock spokes? |
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Hex
Hubs are designed to use a cross 3 spoke lace pattern for supior
strength, we recomend odering rad spoke sets with hex hub,
stock spokes will work but need xtra bending. |
| 5. |
Are
Eagle Hubs greaseable? |
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No,
Eagle Hubs are built with oversized pre greased sealed
bearings and outer seals with stainless inner springs for a
superior
seal,
after years of production and thousands being sold we have
had zero failures. |
| 6. |
How
do Hex Hubs compare to Excel interchangeable Hubs? |
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In
1998 we first introduced hubs featuring an interchangeable
design. Our hubs are by far the strongest you can buy and we
back them
with a 1 year warranty that no other manufacturer can match.
All RAD Hubs are made in USA. Our Hex Hubs include all necessary
spacers and holders for one price, and come completely assembled. |
| 7. |
What
hub should I buy? |
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If
future interchangability is not important
consider the Eagle hubs for an easy stock replacement that
requires no maintenance.
The Hex hubs are the top-shelf, high performance hub, designed
for riders who wish to interchange wheels between different
bikes. Both hubs are built with oversized bearings, hex hubs
are greaseable so
with proper maintenance they will last a very long time. |
| 8. |
Are
the hubs assembled with bearings and seals? |
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RAD
hubs come completely assembled and ready to install. All parts
included. |
| 9. |
What
does the warranty cover? |
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See
our Warranty
Information for details.
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Wheel
Sets - Frequently Asked Questions
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| 1. |
Do
you have wheelsets for any other models? |
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Wheelsets
are only available for the models listed. New models become available
regularly. |
| 2. |
Are
the wheelsets completely assembled? |
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The
prices listed are for unassembled wheels. Lace and trueing is
available for a reasonable fee. See the chart at the top of the
wheelsets page. RAD hubs are always completely assembled in any
case. |
| 3. |
Do
you offer any other rim sizes? |
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The
rim sizes listed are the only sizes we offer. Call us regarding
special sizes. |
| 4. |
How
soon can a wheelset ship out? |
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Depending
on when and what you order, most wheelsets will ship within
1-2 days. We keep a large stock
of parts, but we do occasionally run out of something, then
it is
a matter of making the part .
To check the current status, please call. |
| 5. |
Will
I need any other parts to install your wheels? |
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You
will only need a tire, rim locks, rim band, sprocket and brake
rotor |
| 6. |
Is
there any warranty on your wheels? |
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RAD
hubs and rims are warrantied. Excel or Behr rims, and spokes
and nipples are not. |
Bearing
Carriers - Frequently Asked Questions
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| 1. |
Will
the carrier fit my stock ATV? |
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Yes.
All of our carriers are designed to fit a stock swingarm and
axle, unless otherwise specified. |
| 2. |
Does
it come with bearings and seals? |
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Yes.
All of our carriers come to you completely assembled. You will
only need to grease it. |
| 3. |
Can
you tell me more about greasing this carrier? |
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Our
carriers have a grease fitting which will allow grease to flow
to the bearings on both sides. Fill the carrier until you see
grease oozing out of both sides. Then use your finger to smear
some grease between the bearing and the seal. |
| 4. |
What
kind of grease should I use? |
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Any
waterproof grease will work. |
| 5. |
Does
the carrier have a center spacer? |
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The
double(twin-row) carriers all have a center spacer. The tapered
carriers do not require a center spacer. |
| 6. |
Will
a RAD Round carrier fit my aftermarket swingarm? |
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Ours
will fit most brands of aftermarket swingarms that are made with
the same diameter to fit a round 'Honda-Style' carrier. Check
with the swingarm manufacturer to make sure. |
| 7. |
Does
the carrier inlcude a brake caliper holder and/or circlip? |
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Some
carriers include a brake caliper holder and all necessary hardware
including the circlip(marked by an *). Carriers that don't include
a caliper holder are designed to work with your stock holder
and circlip. |
| 8. |
Will
an H-7 fit my 85 ATC 350X? |
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Yes,
but in order for it to work you will need to also install a rear
sprocket and sprocket bolts from an 86 350X. We designed a specific
carrier for the 85 to eliminate this hassle, and the cost difference
is comparable to buying the sprocket. |
| 9. |
What
does the warranty cover? |
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See
our Warranty Information for
details. |
Wheel
Spacers - Frequently Asked Questions
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| 1. |
Do
you make wider or narrower spacers? |
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We
offer 1" or 2" per side on most wheel spacers except
where otherwise noted. |
| 2. |
Will
you ever make wider or narrower spacers? |
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If
there is enough demand we will offer different widths. |
| 3. |
Are
the studs replaceable? |
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Yes. |
| 4. |
Do
I use my stock lugnuts to install RAD spacers? |
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Yes,
you must use the stock lugnuts to install our spacers. |
| 5. |
The
ATV I own isn't listed. Will these spacers fit my ATV? |
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It's
possible that our spacers will fit other models not listed. The
bolt pattern is a good indicator, but doesn't necessarily reflect
all models that will fit. |
Anodizing - Frequently
Asked Questions |
| 1. |
Is
there a fee for anodizing? |
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We
offer free anodized colors if it is something we normally stock |
| 2. |
How
long does it take for anodizing? |
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Most
colors of Anodizing are available and on the shelf-if not add
approx. 1 to 2 working days to an order. |
| 3. |
Can
you anodize spokes? |
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No.
Spokes are stainless steel. Only aluminum can be anodized. |
| 4. |
Can
I send in parts for anodizing? |
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No.
We only anodize our own new parts. |
