Cheaper Replacement Suspension Bearings

I just wanted to pass along some info on bearing numbers that I purchased for my KDX suspension rocker arm. Here it goes:

Factory Part #________Bearing #________Qty:

92046-1192__________HK1612___________1
92046-1216__________HK2216___________4

It was kinda a hassle to identify these bearings exactly.
I used both Torrignton aand INA brand bearings, both a quality brand. The part #'s are actually an INA number. Both cost less than $3 each from my bearing house. The Kawasaki ones were $10-11 each at a dealer.

Also of note, the 2 larger bearings are pressed in a certain amount. So to easily replace them, I made a tool out of steel round stock. I turned one side, on a lathe, just under the press fit bearing size for removing the bearings. Then made a step on the other end the right depth for the bearings to be pressed in. Anyways, it really made pressing them in a snap. If any would like a tool like that, email me.

Hope this helps ;)


Will

Thanks.

I didn't specifically look for the swingarm bearings, but I will let you in on a little secret.
Go to

http://www.buykawasaki.com/site/home/

and under the description it references a bearing number. A standard bearing number goes by the thru hole diameter x the width x height (sometimes depending on mfg.)
For example, the HK1612 bearing is a 16mm thru size and 12mm wide. At the kawai web site the description for the swingarm bearing is "BEARING-NEEDLE,TA202715ZE". I would venture a guess that the "TA" is a KOYO bearing thing and the "2027" is the industry standard number for a 20mm thru hole with a 27mm width bearing, just a guess though.

As far as the Pivotworks stuff, the bearings I bought were caged and very similar to OEM. I never have seen the kit up close though.

p.s. Being a CNC machinist does have its advantages. :cool: