fork bearings

[emtdouggood]

Is the top and bottom bearings the same on the fork head on a 83. Had to cut the bottom bearing off. This must of been my problem with the steering not going striaght.Also sould there be a seal on the bottom.

Had someone come over to trade bikes. He basicly told me my bike was not worth anything.he had a 99 suzuki 500 and wanted me to give him 1500 plus my venture.

thanks Doug

[Sheradan]

The bottom bearing is press fit. It should be pressed on and off. No seal, just large cupped washer looking thing.

[Squeeze]

Is the top and bottom bearings the same on the fork head on a 83. Had to cut the bottom bearing off. This must of been my problem with the steering not going striaght.Also sould there be a seal on the bottom.

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Yes, these are different, Industrial Numbers are 32005 X/Q and 32006 X/Q.

 

Yes, there needs to be a Seal on the lower Bearing to keep the Road Grim out and the Grease nice and working.

 

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Had someone come over to trade bikes. He basicly told me my bike was not worth anything.he had a 99 suzuki 500 and wanted me to give him 1500 plus my venture.

thanks Doug

 

Just play nice and show him where the Carpenter left the Hole in the Wall ... :whistling:

 

A 500 Suzuki ? What the H3ll is that ? A Starter Motor ?

[emtdouggood]

I looked where i get most of my bearings and none listed.(McMaster-Carr)Any other place to get these at a good price.

[capn eddie]

I looked where i get most of my bearings and none listed.(McMaster-Carr)Any other place to get these at a good price.

 

Go to goallballs.com that is where i bought mine , stearing head bearing kit comes with both seals and bearings for $33.54

[GigaWhiskey]

Did allballs for momma's 750. Went from the loose ball bearings to the allballs tapered bearings. Nice!

 

It is a very common mod on the old 750's. I have not heard or read a complaint other than the instructions might not be as descriptive as you would like.

 

I dunno what the kit for the VR's include but mommas came with 2 washers of different thinkness. You had to measure and then guess which one to use.