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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB650 => Topic started by: pae on January 06, 2007, 05:09:09 PM

Title: steering bearings
Post by: pae on January 06, 2007, 05:09:09 PM

I see David Silver list genuine bearing sets @

Title: Re:steering bearings
Post by: JonnyB on January 08, 2007, 08:39:42 AM

As soon as I buy a bike I check the head brearing and if needed replace it with a taper set, the steering does feel better, whether it's because I've fitted a taper set or just the fact it's a new bearing, I don't know.

Title: Re:steering bearings
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on January 08, 2007, 12:20:27 PM

I second John.

The main difference is in durability, the taper roller bearings can take more knocks - even bumping up a kerb can put a dent in roller bearings, leading to notchy steering and MOT failure.

Title: Re:steering bearings
Post by: pae on January 10, 2007, 08:20:20 AM

Thanks John and Steve. That backs up what I was thinking, so problem solved.

regards, Phil