steering bearings

[pae]

I see David Silver list genuine bearing sets @

[JonnyB]

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.

[SteveD CB500K0]

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.

[pae]

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

regards, Phil