What size steering bearings?

[Ollie]

Hi, I'm part way through getting a XS250 rolling chassis together but need some bearings for my yokes. I've only managed to find the sealed roller bearings but they're not cheap! Ideally I'm looking for some loose bearings but can't find what size they are anywhere, any help would be fantastic.

Thanks, Ollie.

 

[16VGTIDave]

You are looking for the steering stem bearings, right? And you want loose bearings? The worst and cheapest bearings possible? Are you sure?

 

[Ollie]

Yep, those are the ones I'm after!

 

[MrYeats]

I have loose bearings in my 81 xs400. I know there were 19 on each side but did not measure them. I like them bercause they are a lot beefier balls than in a sealed bearing.

 

[pinchflat]

The loose ball bearings are 1/4"

 

[MrYeats]

Have you ever put loose bearings in the neck before?

 

[xschris]

Use a lot of grease to hold them in place on the races then put the neck back together.

 

[pinchflat]

I repack loose ball bearings every day at the Bicycle shop.
Like xschris said. Lots of grease to "glue" them in place and you are good to go. A small screwdriver or pick is usefull for manipulating them as needed.

 

[Ollie]

Right, so I'm now a step closer to completing my project. I got 100 1/4' loose bearings for £3, so more than enough. They fit in really well too.