Bearings

[Celtic32]

Evening Orgsters.

I'm doing a few bits and pieces on the bike whilst the weather's rubbish and I figured, when I have the wheels off, I may as well replace the wheel bearings and sprocket carrier bearing. I came across this list from the other place of the bearing numbers, but wondered if there were preferred brands/ kits that members tend to go for? I have a K6 by the way.

Front wheel: 6205 2rs
Rear wheel: 60/28 2rs (NOT a 6028 which is over 8 inches outside diameter and about £150)
Sprocket carrier: 62/32 2rs
Swingarm: needle roller bearing TA3025Z
Steering head: Lower/ Upper 32005/32006 Taper Roller

Thanks in advance.
C32.

[seth]

all sounds right I'll check the shed tomorrow as ive got all the old bearing boxes there.

only thing i would recommend is good quality double sealed bearings
as some of the standard one are only sealed on 1 side.

if you order them you can also get all the seals you need too from the same suppliers

seth

[Celtic32]

Great, thanks Seth. So you just tend to get them from a local supplier as opposed to searching out a specific brand?

[seth]

yes i get them from a local bearing suppliers
as can get a discount for bulk buying.
also saves on lots of postage

[gsxbarmy]

Personally I prefer Koyo bearings, good quality, had them fitted to my K7, never gave a problem

[seth]

it was koyo or fag bearings i used in mine

[Celtic32]

I've read a few good things about Koyo so will likely go for them. Thanks.

[seth]

 

[Celtic32]

Has anyone had any experience with this place?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GSX1400-Complete-Front-Rear-Wheel-bearing-kit-Genuine-KOYO-02-07-/281712010594?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368

Seems a fairly reasonable price when compared to ones like this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Wheel-Bearing-Kit-OEM-KOYO-Suzuki-GSX-1400-2006-2007-/172404898478?hash=item282421faae

[seth]

wow looks good and cheap
but all seals and quality bearings


I'd buy them 

[Celtic32]

Bought. Thanks for all your help Seth!

[seth]

 

[Celtic32]

Bearing kit arrived on Thursday, just 2 days after ordering. All sizes checked to Barmys list and confirmed correct so pleased with that. Hopefully of some use to others in the UK when they are on the hunt for bearings.

[Celtic32]

Is there a secret to getting the old bearing back out after using it to drive the new one in? Mines stuck fast.

[seth]

while you can still get the old bearing out put a rew washers around the edge so the old bearing doesn't go right in to the housing
then use a big socket and copper hammer to finish driving it home

good luck

re read it not that easy but try using boiling water or being very carefull knock the new bearing out just slightly and refit as above

double good luck