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[Shackeng]

Having taken off the NS front shock to replace with a new GM plus Kilen spring, I find the bearing is slightly worn. Any recommendations for replacement makes. GM are £24.50 +VAT, and I've seen an aftermarket for a fiver.

[05omegav6]

Allgerman have Febi top mounts WITH bearing for £19.95 each... but £25 for genuine bearing sounds reasonable if you're that way inclined

[Shackeng]

Thanks Al. The bearings are difficult to source for quick delivery on their own, so I might well go with GM.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Have you opened them up and checked the race etc?

Easy to do and easy to clean, usually they are fine and once cleaned and re-greased, as good as new. Plus you can actually do a proper inspection of the condition then as well.

[biggriffin]

Have you opened them up and checked the race etc?

Easy to do and easy to clean, usually they are fine and once cleaned and re-greased, as good as new. Plus you can actually do a proper inspection of the condition then as well.

As above+1.
Todays oof tip of the day  

[Matchless]

Have you opened them up and checked the race etc?

Easy to do and easy to clean, usually they are fine and once cleaned and re-greased, as good as new. Plus you can actually do a proper inspection of the condition then as well.

You can replace the balls cheaply from the local bike shop. Just check that there aren't any bad ridges in the raceway.

[Shackeng]

Thanks guys, already ordered GM new, arriving tomorrow.

[Shackeng]

Have you opened them up and checked the race etc?

Easy to do and easy to clean, usually they are fine and once cleaned and r[/highlight]

Only got one off at the moment, and it has a rough face, so ordered two new.

[biggriffin]

Thanks guys, already ordered GM new, arriving tomorrow.

These poor pensioners.

[Shackeng]

Thanks guys, already ordered GM new, arriving tomorrow.

These poor pensioners.

 

Checked all the races now, and would not want to put these back on.

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Mine the plastic race had split, one of the balls was jammed in the rubber, and I reckon another couple had fallen out at some point. Pretty dry to. That was after 175k.

Glad I checked them when replacing the shocks (and had some spares  )

[Shackeng]

For info, the new GM shocks are Sachs, the same make as the old ones taken off.

[05omegav6]

For info, the new GM shocks are Sachs, the same make as the old ones taken off.

Good to know from a replacement point of view

[biggriffin]

Have you opened them up and checked the race etc?

Easy to do and easy to clean, usually they are fine and once cleaned and re-greased, as good as new. Plus you can actually do a proper inspection of the condition then as well.

Thought I would strip a pair down that I had lying around, took 10minutes to strip, clean, inspect and re-grease, if I get time I might do a"how to guide"