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ade critten



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 12:23 pm    Post subject: Headstock Bearings FAG 502365 Reply with quote

Has anyone recently been able to source these bearings FAG 502365. I have read in previous posts but can't seem to locate any at this time.

What's the plan with this one gentlemen?
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bimotanige



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 9:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

are these the steering head bearings as I use a place that can source most bearings.?
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ade critten



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

bimotanige wrote:
are these the steering head bearings as I use a place that can source most bearings.?



Yes indeed it is they. Would much appreciate any guidance.

(I've tried Simply Bearings here in the UK)
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 12:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just to check Ade - there isn't an A or a after the number?
I should have a result shortly Smile
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PostPosted: Sun May 11, 2014 4:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Any news on this bearing?
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ade critten



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PostPosted: Sun May 11, 2014 5:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

sb8rs wrote:
Any news on this bearing?


Indeed there is:-

The bearings are certainly a 'special' and made specifically by FAG for Mercedes Benz as has been previously stated somewhere.

I was racking my brains and had enquired globally how I could obtain some to no avail when I remembered that I have a pal in Germany who works at Mercedes.

I contacted him and he has been able to get a couple for me, he is bringing them with him when he comes to the TT in a couple of weeks time, BUT!! They are very expensive indeed, and even he even had to make a special order.
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PostPosted: Sun May 11, 2014 6:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi
Any chance of being more specific especially on price. And can we order via your friend?
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2014 8:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

sb8rs wrote:
Hi
Any chance of being more specific especially on price. And can we order via your friend?


I'll post better details when I actually have them in my hand (all being well in a couple of weeks time) The price is close to €100 each, they were a special order from a company in Germany.
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2014 8:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ade critten wrote:
The price is close to €100 each


Crikey!
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2014 9:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

brian wrote:
ade critten wrote:
The price is close to €100 each


Crikey!

Zackley.

The annoying thing is that it appears that there are only 2 options open to me.

Option #1 Bite the bullet and pay the man!

Option #2 Have the headstock spindle machined and possibly inserts made for the frame to accept a different set of bearings if that is at all possible, or failing that it may require a new spindle made or possibly both!!

It may be that the supplier might do a better deal if a realistic quantity was ordered, I know the bearing people over here usually give me discount if 10+ bearing are ordered. Either way if there are enough folk looking for the bearings please let me know and I'll see what can be done.
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2014 10:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ade critten wrote:
brian wrote:
ade critten wrote:
The price is close to €100 each


Crikey!

Zackley.

The annoying thing is that it appears that there are only 2 options open to me.

Option #1 Bite the bullet and pay the man!

Option #2 Have the headstock spindle machined and possibly inserts made for the frame to accept a different set of bearings if that is at all possible, or failing that it may require a new spindle made or possibly both!!

It may be that the supplier might do a better deal if a realistic quantity was ordered, I know the bearing people over here usually give me discount if 10+ bearing are ordered. Either way if there are enough folk looking for the bearings please let me know and I'll see what can be done.


What bike are they for? Will they suit any other model?

It does sound like your options are limited.
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2014 10:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Try this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bimota-Lenkkopflager-/400510491711?pt=DE_Motorradteile&hash=item5d40491c3f

69 Euro each plus P&P

Have dealt with them and they are good.

This bearing is in parts books as 206 050 002

And are required for

YB4/YB6/YB8/YB10, SB6/SB8R/SB8K (and others such as KB1's I think)
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2014 1:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

think you are right for the KB1. I've currently got standard taper bearings installed so I cant adjust the steering angle. However its not really a detriment at the moment as the KB geometry can be adjusted in an awful lot of places so Ive just put everything in the "middle setting" and it handles lovely SmileSmile
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2014 3:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi,
If you have standard bearings in and do not use the taper it is a good idea to do this.
Do you have the FAG number for these bearings please.
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ade critten



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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2014 5:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

sb8rs wrote:
Try this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bimota-Lenkkopflager-/400510491711?pt=DE_Motorradteile&hash=item5d40491c3f

69 Euro each plus P&P

Have dealt with them and they are good.

This bearing is in parts books as 206 050 002

And are required for

YB4/YB6/YB8/YB10, SB6/SB8R/SB8K (and others such as KB1's I think)



Thanks for the heads-up.
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