kz650 steering column bearings

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kz650 steering column bearings

19 Apr 2022 20:11

Any pointers on direct replacement? Prefer conical bearings, I know this upgrade available? Also, a question, are they direct drop in? Is this thin washer and rubber seal on a bottom used with those? (I assume not?)

78 KZ650B2A - resto in progress
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Other bikes: 1978 BMW R100/7, 1978 Moto Guzzi T3, 2016 DRZ400s

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Re: kz650 steering column bearings

19 Apr 2022 21:01

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www.z1enterprises.com/steering-bearing-k...Z650/all-models/1978

1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

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Re: kz650 steering column bearings

19 Apr 2022 21:15

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www.z1enterprises.com/steering-bearing-k...Z650/all-models/1978

what I don’t like it allballs brand. Are they of known quality? Actually same question for wheel bearings. Wondering if good stuff like koyo available

78 KZ650B2A - resto in progress
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Re: kz650 steering column bearings

19 Apr 2022 21:19

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I’ve not seen any complaints about them. I used a set a bunch of years ago and had no problems.

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19 Apr 2022 21:20

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Since you have the measurements, you can walk into any bearing supply store and buy whatever brands they sell.

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Re: kz650 steering column bearings

19 Apr 2022 21:32

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BTW, Amazon has that same part number, 22-1014 for $32 and free prime shipping. With Z1 you’re paying shipping and overpaying for the merchandise. Also much easier to return items on Amazon.

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Re: kz650 steering column bearings

19 Apr 2022 21:44

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auctions.yahoo.co.jp/search/search?exflg...3%E3%82%B0&x=41&y=25

Don't forget shipping cost and time.

82' KZ750-R1 cafe racer style. Clip-on, Rear set, Fork-Brace, Mikuni Flat-slide (forgot the size), Kerker.
84' GPz750 (basket case). everything are in pieces.
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Re: kz650 steering column bearings

20 Apr 2022 04:32

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I would be careful using stuff from Amazon. Often it is made in China.

I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

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Re: kz650 steering column bearings

20 Apr 2022 05:42

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I would be careful using stuff from Amazon. Often it is made in China.

Here is the item from the All Balls Racing site; 22-1014 | All Balls Racing It doesn't spec where they are made so I am assuming in China.
That being said, I have been using their bearings in my bikes for some time with no issues.

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Re: kz650 steering column bearings

20 Apr 2022 05:56

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I read about them before.,

www.remotemoto.com/articles/all-balls-ra...ng%20Kong%2C%20China

78 KZ650B2A - resto in progress
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Re: kz650 steering column bearings

20 Apr 2022 07:55

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Page 8 of this post gives you bearing sizes. You can shop the brand of you choice

www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/616901...rts-project?start=84

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
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Re: kz650 steering column bearings

20 Apr 2022 08:19

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All balls wins. I spent 20 minutes googling popular brands and nothing came up. Link above for Japan website show stuff that might work better, but I can't figure out how to order from there and looks like it is at least 3x expensive. So be it.

78 KZ650B2A - resto in progress
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Other bikes: 1978 BMW R100/7, 1978 Moto Guzzi T3, 2016 DRZ400s

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