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Started by Re-Vision, July 21, 2009, 11:36:54 PM

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Re-Vision

July 21, 2009, 11:36:54 PM
Got a bike stripped down to the bare frame, slight bit of paint washed off of the pan the battery sets on, think I can get by with a touch-up.  What is the purpose of this little box?  Does anyone have any roller bearings for the steering head for sale or trade?  Is this the time to replace swing arm bushings?  BDC

Tiger

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July 22, 2009, 07:23:51 AM
Quote from: Re-Vision on July 21, 2009, 11:36:54 PM
Does anyone have any roller bearings for the steering head for sale or trade?

:) Here you go...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-XZ550-1982-1983-Steering-Stem-Bearings-Kit_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZQ7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a30QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14Q2el1262QQhashZitem29ff15e3b0QQitemZ180373283760QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

I use these in my rebuilds... 8)

                            8).......TIGER....... 8)
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming HOOOOYA lets go again baby !!!!!!

'82 Vision, Pearl Orange finish, lots of up-grades!!!

Night Vision

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July 22, 2009, 08:43:29 PM
Quote from: Re-Vision on July 21, 2009, 11:36:54 PM

  Is this the time to replace swing arm bushings?


only if you want to do it the easy way
if it ain't worth doing it the hard way....
it ain't worth doing it at all - Man Law
;D


if it ain't broke..... take it apart and find out why


don't give up.... don't ever give up - Jimmy Valvano

Rick G

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July 23, 2009, 02:42:52 AM
The swing arm bearings seem to be pretty reliable , Not many have had to be replaced.
Rick G
Go soothingly on the grease mud, as there in lurks the skid demon
'82.5 Yamaha XZ550 RJ  Vision,
'90 Suzuki VX800, 1990 Suzuki DR350.
'74  XL350   Honda , 77 XL350 Honda, 78 XL350 Honda, '82 XT 200 Yamaha, '67 Yamaha YG1TK, 80cc trail bike
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