Steering head bearing replacement

[T.P.]

Other then using OEM or the all balls kit from HDL, what are the bearing and race options ?

Thanks T.P.

[Ricky-D]

You can take the bearings to a local bearing dealer and they will match them perfectly.

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[Cattman]

All balls tapered roller bearings. made a big difference for me.

[Red Diamond]

All balls tapered roller bearings. made a big difference for me.

Don't want to sound sarcastic, but is "All Balls" a brand name for these bearings. There is no such thing as tapered ball bearings, just tapered roller bearings.

[9Ball]

All balls tapered roller bearings. made a big difference for me.

Don't want to sound sarcastic, but is "All Balls" a brand name for these bearings. There is no such thing as tapered ball bearings, just tapered roller bearings.

did I miss something?

and yes, that's the make....sale going on now if you spend $100

http://www.directlineparts.com/byBrand.asp?brd=All+Balls+Bearings&str=2

[T.P.]

GEEE...............R.D.  I thought that you would be the one to rattle off those part numbers !

I did a tech search back a bit, no one had any part #s,   come on guys !

T.P.


All balls website  http://www.allballsracing.com/

Direct line ALLBALLS kit  http://www.directlineparts.com/product.asp?pid=5383&str=2

[T.P.]

HEY JRHORTON !  Where is that Direct Line sale info ??  Thanks T.P.

[9Ball]

I got it from VTXOA this morning...

Direct Line Parts 2010 4th of July Sale

10% off all Orders with Merchandise Totaling Over $100

The Coupon Code is JULY4

10% Off all Orders with Merchandise Totaling Over $100 made before 8am Eastern on Wednesday, July 7 when you enter Coupon Code of JULY4 at checkout. Read below for more details.

Parts Club Members also get their discounts off these products as well. Parts Club Members must LOGIN to the club to see club pricing. To join the Parts Club CLICK HERE

OEM parts are included in the sale. You can order Honda OEM parts at our site www.hdlparts.com

Orders placed on either site must total $100 to be eligible for the sale.

***Amounts from orders placed on the 2 sites cannot be combined to reach the $100 level***

July 4th Sale
Starts 6PM, Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Ends at 8AM Wednesday, July 7, 2010
The Coupon Code is JULY4
Take 10% Off Most Items In Our Store
(read below for all excluded items)

IMPORTANT FACTS TO REMEMBER:
1. Coupon code is JULY4
2. Sale Started 6PM, Tuesday, June 29, 2010. Orders placed before this are not eligible for discounts.
3. Sale Ends at 8AM Eastern, Wednesday, July 7, 2010
4. Must place order at www.DirectLineParts.com or www.hdlparts.com (Honda OEM Parts)
5. Orders must have Merchandise totaling $100 to qualify
6. Cannot be combined with any other discount codes or offers.

Orders must be placed in our online store which is www.DirectLineParts.com or www.hdlparts.com



Discount does not apply to previously ordered merchandise.

You must type the coupon code in the coupon section when you check out of the online store. Use this coupon code JULY4. If you have done this correctly you will see the adjusted order totals on your checkout and in your email confirmation. If you do not see the discounted amount then you have entered it wrong or ordered something not eligible.

The following items are NOT eligible for the extra discount: Parts Club Memberships,  Honda oil/chemical products, Suzuki Warranties, items listed in the Bargain Hunter categories, and discounts do not apply to the purchase of any vehicles, motorcycles, ATV or scooters.

You must type the coupon codes in the coupon section when you check out of the online store. Use the coupon codes noted at the top of this e-mail. We offer this type of sale several times per year. We do it because we want to sell a lot of merchandise and we want you to have some money left in your pocket. We want to do all of this without having to answer telephone calls and inputting orders into the computer. We can save money that way and pass the savings on to the online community that visits our message boards.

We have a huge inventory but we must rely on our suppliers and manufacturers to provide us with a steady flow of merchandise. If we do not have the items in stock we will maintain your order in a backorder status until we receive the merchandise and ship it to you. Or you may cancel the order at your discretion.

If you are in need of an item in a hurry, please call your order in to make sure that you get the item when needed. You will not be eligible for the discount on orders placed on the phone.

These sale discounts cannot be combined with any other offer, coupon or discount.

All of our employees appreciate the business that you entrust to us. We do screw-up occasionally and all we ask is that you give us the opportunity to take care of the problem. If you need help with a problem, then please call any of us at 1-888-693-1011.

Direct Line Parts, Inc.

The coupon code is: JULY4 for a 10% discount on most products.

[T.P.]

HEY YA'LL    With all of the head bearing changes going on, who has the replacement numbers other then OEM or AllBalls ?   

[T.P.]

I got the All balls kit (# 221020) and cross refed the numbers. this is the same kit used for the VTX's and ST1300, the VTX guys are having more issues then we are. I'm not going to use the ALLBalls, The All balls kit bearings are made in China by KML

the bearing numbers are 32006X and 32005X,  same numbers are used for SKF and Timken etc.

I stopped at a NAPA auto parts store on the way home, they carry the SKF brand (made in Mexico)the price on the 5X is $26.99 and the 6X is $27.99.

I called TULL Bearing of MSP and will be paying them a visit next week. ( NO bearings are made in the US) they have the prices down in the $15-$16 range.  I will post the information for ya'll to order from next week.

  T.P.

[RLD]

made in China

Just me, but I'd look elsewhere before installing bearings from there. Personal experience. I'd pay double for another country of origin as I'll probably do it half as often. To each his own though.

[T.P.]

UPDATED my posting above RLD   

[Ricky-D]

I just don't agree with giving China bearings a bad rap.

Just as with anything, there are good and bad and not related to any country of origin.

You can get some pretty bad stuff made right here in the USA.

The only other point I want to make is that bearings are all made to designs that were promulgated decades ago and accepted world wide. So no matter where the bearings are made they are all made to a standard design.  The only difference is bearing grade. You pay more for higher grade bearings.

What makes you think higher grade bearings are necessary for your particular application? It's nonsense to think spending more money will get you better service out of bearings!

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[ridgeman06]

Promulgated? Wow, very impressive word, Sir!

[T.P.]

I work with Chinese hydraulic parts every day, its junk!   Who thought that the OEM Japanese bearings were ever going to fail and now you want to put Chinese bearings in ???  we really need to think about that one !

[fat6man]

Put in any Bearing you like and think what you will. I've worked as a journeyman machinist for over 28 years and Ricky-D is correct.
There are different grades to bearings. Just depends on what you want, like, and how much $ you are willing to spend.    

[T.P.]

HEAD BEARINGS !!!!!   Just back from TULL Bearing of Minneapolis.   INTERESTING !!!  While the "ALLBALLS" bearings cross reference to the 32005x and the 32006x, the inside dimensions have been changed............the stock 32005x has a inside diameter of 25mm and the AB has 26mm stamped on the ring.   so a stock bearing will be too small.......Dick at Tull said, he has motorcycle, ATV and snowmobile guys bring in bearings all the time with altered specs......you can't change the dimensions after they are hardened.  so the only options are OEM or ALLBALLS.  T.P.