bearings

The worse part was getting the races in and out. Inserting the bottom race was the big pain because of the way it sits. We improvised a tool for that one, a three d-cell mag light that was already broken. Worked perfectly. :)

I will probably end up replacing steering head bearings. What bearings are worth installing? All Balls? OEM?

Well I’ve read the service manual and I've searched the forum for a post or set of posts that gives a step by step on how to replace the steering head bearings and it doesn’t seem to exist. :confused2: There is some general information on assembly disassembly and adjustment but not on...

I was looking at replacing my front wheel bearings after my little incident with the front axle. I didn't know if any of you have any suggestions on what I should get. I have found a few on eBay, but I'm wondering if I should get something different/better...

How hard is it to change them out? The top nut on mine wont budge AT ALL! any ideas???? is there a special tool??

Does anyone know what the Bearing Numbers are for Front and rear wheel bearings. If the bearing Numbers for the shaft drive are know that would be great too. I am going to replace my bearings with ceramics. found a place that will get me two for the front tire two for the rear tire and one...

I seen a thread in here about this mod but no explination on how to do it. I found this step by step proceedure on how to do it on a thread from vmaxchat forum. thought some of you maybe interested. The following is the thread as posted; This modification is to ease lever pull, increase...

After 2 years, I'm finally going to take the time to replace these bearings. I'm going to order the following parts from University. Anything else I need? Thanks. Mark #1098 93332-00001-00 - bearing 93332-00008-00 - bearing 1J7-23415-00-00 - bearing race cover

Hey all, new here - I need help! I have aquired a clean 86 vmax. It had spun #2 rod bearing, then been rebuilt by a professional yamaha mechanic. It has 50 EASY miles on it, and spun #2 rod bearing again. the crank, rods, bearings had all been replaced. I'm an automotive engine builder...

Does anybody recall any web sites that sell a complete replacement bearing/headset kit? It's for a 1999 I saw it once and now can't find them. ________ Suzuki GV1400

Take your bike for a ride through a series of potholes and bumps at straights, a curve with a bump or a pothole in your path and feel how the front reacts, if it feels rubbery with a side ward jolt this is a loose steering nut all that is needed is to re torque it, regular checking and torquing...

It's getting to be that time to think about changing them bearings. I have retightened a few times, but the "Click" keeps coming back. Before I spend any money at the stealer, has anyone here got the aftermarket part number equivalent so that I can order these? Also where did you get yours...

1000 miles ago I paid the local Yamaha dealer to replace my swing arm bearings(16000 mile maintenance) and steering bearings(they were shot). Usually I do this sort of thing myself, but time for projects has been hard to come by lately. On the way to work last night the rear end felt a...