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dusty1969
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just put my firestorm in "dry dock" wheels off, bearings removed tires off,wheels away to my mate for powder coating(gold to go with black and yellow stickers etc) there is a Honda dealer near me asking 20 quid a pair of bearings?or online you can get them for 5 quid upwards?all im after is good quality/long lasting etc i know its a lottery if a bearing collapses but there must be a highly recommended company etc,im putting new tyres aswell reccomends any one?? for sports/touring :thumbup:
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SKF -shielded the dogs danglies.
missing the noise, not the vibes. However never say never!
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I Got NTN bearings from David Silver not cheap I think it was about £50 for the rear bearings and seals inc the sprocket carrier :thumbup:
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thanks for the advice,i fell for the honda dealers patter and bought a full set of Koyo bearings?? :p
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dusty1969 wrote:thanks for the advice,i fell for the honda dealers patter and bought a full set of Koyo bearings?? :p
So... How are the koyo bearings? Are you pleased? ☺️Does anyone have the part numbers on wheel bearings? Front and rear :)
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Someone spent £50 on three bearings??!! Its a bearing ffs!! Take the size a go buy a sheilded bearing from a bearing supplier for £3 a pop and enjot the next 20k miles of smooth rolling wheels
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ConTRo13R wrote:Someone spent £50 on three bearings??!! Its a bearing ffs!! Take the size a go buy a sheilded bearing from a bearing supplier for £3 a pop and enjot the next 20k miles of smooth rolling wheels
+1 that's what I've done each time I've done mine. :thumbup:
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NY4600 wrote:
dusty1969 wrote:thanks for the advice,i fell for the honda dealers patter and bought a full set of Koyo bearings?? :p
So... How are the koyo bearings? Are you pleased? ☺️Does anyone have the part numbers on wheel bearings? Front and rear :)

http://www.pivotworks.com/ProductInfo.a ... m_id=52666 rear wheel x2... 91052-MAE-004


http://www.pivotworks.com/Components.as ... =26&Page=1 Sprocket carrier...91051-MAS-003


http://www.pivotworks.com/ProductInfo.a ... m_id=52707 Front wheel... 91054-MAM-003


Click the links & you'll see the sizes for each bearing...the part numbers are the Honda Part numbers but as said take the sizes to a local bearing factors & they will be able to get them for you or even have them off the shelf...Dont forget you will need the seals as well.
Making up since 2007, sometimes it's true...Honest...
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MacV2 wrote:
NY4600 wrote:
dusty1969 wrote:thanks for the advice,i fell for the honda dealers patter and bought a full set of Koyo bearings?? :p
So... How are the koyo bearings? Are you pleased? ☺️Does anyone have the part numbers on wheel bearings? Front and rear :)

http://www.pivotworks.com/ProductInfo.a ... m_id=52666 rear wheel x2... 91052-MAE-004


http://www.pivotworks.com/Components.as ... =26&Page=1 Sprocket carrier...91051-MAS-003


http://www.pivotworks.com/ProductInfo.a ... m_id=52707 Front wheel... 91054-MAM-003



Click the links & you'll see the sizes for each bearing...the part numbers are the Honda Part numbers but as said take the sizes to a local bearing factors & they will be able to get them for you or even have them off the shelf...Dont forget you will need the seals as well.
Sweeeet! Thanx a million :thumbup:
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ConTRo13R wrote:Someone spent £50 on three bearings??!! Its a bearing ffs!! Take the size a go buy a sheilded bearing from a bearing supplier for £3 a pop and enjot the next 20k miles of smooth rolling wheels
Always use a local bearing supplier near to me, far cheaper !
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rear wheel brg - 6204 2 off
Front wheel Brg - 6004 2 off
get them both with rubber seals each side rather than metal shields for better sealing


sprocket carrier ... I cant find a standard with 17mm width, will look later
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AMCQ46 wrote:rear wheel brg - 6204 2 off
Front wheel Brg - 6004 2 off
get them both with rubber seals each side rather than metal shields for better sealing


sprocket carrier ... I cant find a standard with 17mm width, will look later
Iirc the sprocket carrier bearing is an non-standard size.
This is the best price I've come across so far:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280703813992? ... EBIDX%3AIT

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