Bearing sizes?

[Bodge]

When going through a bearing supplier how do you figure out the sizes of the old worn out bearings? I want to replace the swingarm and linkage bearings on my 96cr250 but the bearings seem quite pricey. Also do the lower shock bearings come w/ the linkage kits? How much of a difference should i see if the bearings on it now are shot? This bike swaps alot, could these bearings being shot have anything to do w/ the swapping?

 

[Peer Lovell]

go to www.bossbearing.com

 

[kawdude]

The bearings should have a number on them for the distributor to cross reference. Just went thru this with my Kaw. My dealer wanted approximately 60 bucks for the main bearings. I got'em from http://www.honda-kawasaki.com/ for about 18.00 bucks a piece. This is a dealer out of Florida that has the cheapest OEM prices that I've found. Another is www.ronayers.com. Good prices but not as cheap as Florida. I do a compare on all my orders. For fun I quote thru my local dealer and can't believe the markup they've got...150% in some cases.

I also believe there is a distributor that sells on ebay and is a member of the forum. I don't know the name but someone has to.

 

[sbleakle]

I also believe there is a distributor that sells on ebay and is a member of the forum. I don't know the name but someone has to.[/QUOTE]

There are at least two sellers on eBay that have good prices on bearings. Search by seller for "worldwidebearings" and "racergirlsrock"

Steve

 

[kawdude]

Worldwidebearings is the name that I remember...

 

[joelyles2004]

How to get bearings cheap

Just get the dealer to ring up a dummy ticket with their bearing part numbers and cost etc. The description of the bearing will have the dimensions on it. For Example: 28 X 68 X18 (mm) Then go to site that sells bearings or any supplier that sells them cheap.

 

[John Janek]

will the bearing come w/the seals or is the seals oem? I have a RM250, '00

 

[kawdude]

No the seals are separate

 

[sbleakle]

"Racergirlsrock" on eBay sells the bearings with seals for like $28. Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with this seller.

:)

Steve

 

[John Janek]

No the seals are separate

Thanks, John

 

[John Janek]

"Racergirlsrock" on eBay sells the bearings with seals for like $28. Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with this seller.

:)

Steve

Thanks John

 

[Pantaz]

If the bearing number is unreadable, they can measure the bearing and find it in their cross-reference.