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  • tbirdhd
    • Jan 2026

    #1

    wheel bearings

    i am looking to replace my wheel bearings what brand does ever body use ? OEM ,all balls , calric, pivot works or what do you recommend ??
  • cowboyup3371
    Forum LongTimer
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    • Apr 2010
    • 13996
    • In Ohio Now

    #2
    OEM or All Balls mostly for me;
    Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

    1981 GS550T - My First
    1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
    2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

    Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
    Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
    and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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    • fbody_mike
      Forum Mentor
      • Oct 2017
      • 360
      • San Gabriel Valley CA

      #3
      OEM lasts nearly forever. All balls is cheap in price when compared to OEM and come as a set and don't have the back order hassle. I've used a few sets of all balls over the years and have been happy.
      Last edited by fbody_mike; 11-25-2018, 12:18 PM.
      1981 Suzuki GS250T
      1982 Yamaha Seca Turbo
      1985 Suzuki GS550E
      2004 Suzuki GSF1200S

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      • Grimly
        Forum Guru
        Past Site Supporter
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        • Sep 2012
        • 5760
        • Ireland

        #4
        OEM is Koyo.
        I've always tried to replace them with Koyo, and the only time I've had bearings wear out faster than I thought right, they weren't Koyo.
        Good bearings are so cheap, it's not worth trying to save a buck.
        Dave
        '79 GS850GN '80 GS850GT
        Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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