Would be a good source but for the fact that head bearings/races are unique to the platform, and rarely share applications. This ones a dealer only. HD's used a standard ball that could be outsourced, but not the races.
Yes they do! I ordered a set with my first service to be sure I had them on hand if needed. The part numbers are detailed are here:
It would appear they offer front wheel bearings, and front wheel bearings only (unless one measures and replaces oe with tapered roller), or one bearing number fits every location on the bike, I like standardization, but I don't think thats the case.
And, as usual, Bouncers site contains most excellent info. Heed it.
It would appear they offer front wheel bearings, and front wheel bearings only (unless one measures and replaces oe with tapered roller), or one bearing number fits every location on the bike, I like standardization, but I don't think thats the case.
I'm the last one to flatly state that no alternate to the Yamaha part exists (anywhere). My site documents the OEM recommendations according to the service manual and what the parts log has for replacements.It would appear they offer front wheel bearings, and front wheel bearings only (unless one measures and replaces oe with tapered roller), or one bearing number fits every location on the bike, I like standardization, but I don't think thats the case.
Have done it 5 times, keep getting wheel bearings at $25. Now, if I click on the FJ1200, 1990, there is a steering kit at $31.97, but I'm not working on one of those.It would appear they offer front wheel bearings, and front wheel bearings only (unless one measures and replaces oe with tapered roller), or one bearing number fits every location on the bike, I like standardization, but I don't think thats the case.
You have to look a little deeper.
Click on: Products
Bearing Kits (Left side of page)
Steering Bearing And Seal Kits (Click Here For More Information)
[search/Order]
Then enter FJR info., and there you go.
Steering Bearing and Seal Kit $31.97
Hey Bounce, Keith the customer service rep for Avon tires told me over the phone that tapered roller bearings are vastly superior tto the OEM ball bearings that Yamaha and all the other Japanese mfgrs. still employ. He didn't specify where to buy them, but did recomend replacing the stock ones with tapered roller bearings when the time came. I guess they aren't as prone to getting loose and causing over sensitivity to tire tread pattern at different speeds. This is one potential source of the famous "Avon Wobble" that some experience, ie loose steering head bearings coupled with certain tread design. VTI'm the last one to flatly state that no alternate to the Yamaha part exists (anywhere). My site documents the OEM recommendations according to the service manual and what the parts log has for replacements.It would appear they offer front wheel bearings, and front wheel bearings only (unless one measures and replaces oe with tapered roller), or one bearing number fits every location on the bike, I like standardization, but I don't think thats the case.
If someone has a known-better alternative to the Yamaha parts, I'll be more than happy to add them to the web site if provided the details (specific parts numbers, P.O.C., etc.) and something other than "cheaper". A "better" (more durrable, robust, etc.) product would be the ideal bit of info to provide to visitors of the web site. As always, proper credit will be provided.
Anyone?
And if he can get the details on the part #'s, pricing and source, I'll host their write up on my web site.
Hey, nyth looking ragth there, big guy!
I think the concensus was that vtcornercarver and MotorSWATCop are offering to find out all that info, document a replacement, and confirm function for us. I'm offering my web site to host the write up like I did for SkooterG's most excellent "Final Drive 101" page.
You asked for it and here it is. I emailed allballs racing and Kevin replied with the following excellent information for all of us guys and girls
