snullia

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Oct 26, 2001
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Hey Vince.

Since you where looking into this crankbearing thing a while back, you seem to be the guy to ask.

I wonder if the SKF or FAG crankshaft bearings used on euro bikes are a special production units or just a good quality standard ones??

thanks
 

vince

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Oct 19, 1999
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snullia,

I was told by the dealer that a small plastic piece is put on that does not come with aftermarket bearings. I got a good price from Cliffs cycle for 82.00 for both stock bearings (as compared to 120.00 from other dealers). So I just went with those.
If you want I can give you the numbers that are on the bearings that came out?
Hope this helps you out

Vince
 

snullia

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Oct 26, 2001
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Vince, thanks for the reply.

The bike is a old KX 250. As I removed the crankbearings I found that the bearings are not standard, 68x28x18 mm. So I probably can not find any aftermarked C3 or C4 bearings afterall. Life is hard.
 

RoadRunner

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Oct 17, 1999
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Are there any alternatives to normal crank bearings out there? It's about time for mine to be replaced and I didn't know if there were any super-slick long lasting whiz bang type upgrades I could make.
 

vince

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Snullia,

I believe that you can find aftermarket bearings for your kawa. Look on the side of the bearing for a number or bring it to a bearing shop and tell them what it will be used for. Kawasaki or any other motorcycle manu. more than likely are not in the bearing business. I had a 93 kx250 prior to my KTM man did that thing rip!!!

Try Worldwide Bearing in Jersey 800-575-3220 I have used them for my brake pedal. They charged me 3-4$ ea. the dealer 12-15$ea. That's a no brainer.
You could also try Midwest action Cycle or go thru the ads in Dirt Rider Mag.


RoadRunner,

I stayed with stock mostly because I figured that if I had a problem with them I could get some type of warranty from KTM. You should't have any problems as long as you don't go to lean.


Vince
 

Offroadr

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Boss Bearing is a good source as well. The specialize in MC applications and even offer support sponsorships! I had one 2 years ago.

They had bearings for my '74 Yamaha 500 when I was told they were unavailable.

http://www.bossbearing.com/
 

snullia

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Oct 26, 2001
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Thanks guys

I did find 68x28x18 bearings at the local bearing shop, but only "ordinary" ones, not C3 or C4 for crank's. However I am not in a hurry to get the Kawi going since I probably will buy myself a SHINY BRAND NEW EXC 520 before the end of the week. Nice !!!
 
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