Need to do mine fairly quickly, and im wondering if anyone thinks these are ok, or do they look too cheap?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Honda-VTR1000-F-9 ... 646wt_1139
Also - im changing mine because it knocks a little bit when I brake. But mainly it vibrates and wobbles the steering under hard braking between 70 and 30 mph, though im not 100% sure that head bearings can cause vibration and wobble....
Head bearing
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Miztaziggy
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Re: Head bearing
Oh and tightening the old ones - is it possible on stock head bearings and is it easy to do?
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benny hedges
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Re: Head bearing
last set i bought were from http://www.bitzforbikes.co.uk/ £30 for the set for kyoto bearings (quality kit)
they have an open day this weekend with another 25% off too btw.
(plus a free burger & brew)
theyre in rochdale, not far from you
best ring up first and check they have them in, but bet they have
they have an open day this weekend with another 25% off too btw.
(plus a free burger & brew)
theyre in rochdale, not far from you
best ring up first and check they have them in, but bet they have
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Stormer Dave
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Re: Head bearing
Same as Benny........from same place....
Job Done...
Benny whats that belly pan on yours.....
Where do you get em from....
Job Done...
Benny whats that belly pan on yours.....
Where do you get em from....
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benny hedges
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Re: Head bearing
thats a pyramid belly matey.... its in the garage atm as it's currently wearing a skidmarx one.
i was going to flog the pyramid one but decided to keep hold of it.
decided to respray it and put it back on as it overheats a bit with the closer fitting skidmarx lowers, though they do fit nicer.
theyre quite expensive new now. try m&p plastics...
they forgot to charge me for mine
i was going to flog the pyramid one but decided to keep hold of it.
decided to respray it and put it back on as it overheats a bit with the closer fitting skidmarx lowers, though they do fit nicer.
theyre quite expensive new now. try m&p plastics...
they forgot to charge me for mine
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Miztaziggy
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Re: Head bearing
Nice one guys
And wtf?
Brake disks £106 each? So over £200 to change both front ones?
Oh crap, im hoping that isnt what is causing my wobble....
And wtf?
Brake disks £106 each? So over £200 to change both front ones?
Oh crap, im hoping that isnt what is causing my wobble....
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Miztaziggy
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Re: Head bearing
When you changed your head bearings, did you need the seals too? And do the kits from Kyoto have seals with them?
I phoned bizforbikes and they dont sell the seals separately, but he doesnt know if the seals come with the bearings either...the bearings are separate parts, at £18 each apparently.
I phoned bizforbikes and they dont sell the seals separately, but he doesnt know if the seals come with the bearings either...the bearings are separate parts, at £18 each apparently.
Re: Head bearing
this kit I got from WEMOTO had seals, I dont remember if it was Kyoto, but that rings a bell. I would be 90% sure any kit will come with seals, as you cant use teh ones already on teh bike, they are the wrong shape
AMcQ