Steering head bearings

[christianmb]

Good afternoon, all. I was going to do some work this wither on my bike, and I was going to upgrade the bearings to the tapered roller bearings. I have a great outlet locally to get Timken bearings cheap, so I will probably do both sets of wheel bearings and the head bearing since I am at 15K miles. I have already found the SKF numbers for the wheels, but need them for the steering head. Does anyone have a manufacturer's number from either the stock or an aftermarket set of tapers? Also, what are your thoughts on replacing the swingarm bearings? I bought a slide hammer for the removal, I hope it works well.

Thank you in advance!

[snrusnak]

You can look up the bearing sets on all balls website. Not sure that'll help you if you aren't buying that particular brand, but that's what I used and they are great.

Also, just FYI you don't need a slide hammer(at least for the steering head).

[thrstrmech]

[up]All Balls

[cb750]

I just did the all balls bearings, at 17,xxx miles mine were pretty notchy. The Fsm says to use a security torx, but its possible to do the job without it.

Sorry I didn't write down the bearing numbers before I put them in, but the all balls kit comes with seals.

[BKKBuell]

Who is in need of header bearings can order the OEM bearing with Timpken PertNo L44643, L44610, L44600LA
Incl the seal

[BKKBuell]

That was my 333rd post
Must be my good luck day

[18DPA]

04 XB12R....Do the 05 XB9 bearings/breaks frame stuff fit? The only difference between the bikes is the engine right?

[snrusnak]

I believe the head bearings are the same. I know the forks changed diameters in either 04 or 05. Cross reference PN's on all balls site to check...

[christianmb]

I went with the All Balls. They were easy to get and it was only about $125 for both wheels, head, swingarm, fork seals and shipping. I couldn't complain

[18DPA]

Got the All balls in the mail yesterday. Bike is all torn down and cleaned ready for them. I hope to put them in tonight. They spec the same with calipers so I'm hopeful. They are definatly very well made product. Very clean and really nice machining.