steering bearing numbers/ sizes

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20 Feb 2010 14:08 #349318 by School Teacher
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The tapered steering head bearings does anyone have the specs on them so i could just get them at a bearing s
supply place?

1976 kz900 in parts but will be going some day soon
1980 kz1000G1
1976 kz900 parts bike
1979 kz1000 shaftie parts bike
1978 kz1000 33mm smoothies 1075 kit
Troutdale Oregon USA

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20 Feb 2010 14:32 #349319 by OnkelB
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While most of the bearings used on the KZs (wheels,engine etc.) are industry standard, I'm pretty sure the steering head bearings are motorcycle specific - I could be wrong but I've never seen them anywhere outside a bike shop.

Z1E have them and at a fair price too, they also list the specs, here you go: CLICK

77 KZ 650 B1, 82 GPz 1100 B2.

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20 Feb 2010 19:32 #349360 by WABBMW
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School Teacher:
OnkelB is right. I took everything apart and thought I could go back together the next day by buying locally. The bearing sizes are truly odd and not in any standard bearing books, so are not available at your local bearing supply store, or even on-line through bearing sources. I work in Maintenance and have tried everywhere.

I bought from Z1Enterprises at a reasonable price and am totally satisfied.

Bill Baker
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1982 KZ650 CSR
2008 Yamaha FZ1
2006 Yamaha FZ1
1977 Honda Supersport 750 four (sold)
1984 Honda Nighthawk 650 (sold)

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21 Feb 2010 14:23 #349492 by z1kzonly
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The tapered bearings can be found. But the races' are hollow ground on the o.d., they are very thin.
I am sure a 1000 more guys thaught the same over the years.
But well worth the $30 investment.

Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

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21 Feb 2010 21:03 #349580 by School Teacher
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:huh: Ok guys thats why i asked i will be putting in an order tomorrow.

1976 kz900 in parts but will be going some day soon
1980 kz1000G1
1976 kz900 parts bike
1979 kz1000 shaftie parts bike
1978 kz1000 33mm smoothies 1075 kit
Troutdale Oregon USA

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