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Wheel bearing compatibility chart??

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Hi all,
Does anyone know where I could find a list of bikes (not just Suzukis) that have the same front and rear wheel bearings?
I want to get a different set of wheels for my GSX 400E, wider rear wheel and both 17".
I have manufacturer codes for the front and rear although the rear is a little confusing due to either side of the wheel the manufacturer codes are different plus theres about 4 bearings in the rear wheel set up. Any help would be great.
Thanks
 
Wider wheels typically require a larger diameter axle.
 
Understandable but the bearings are the same in the gs 1100 and a fair few other gs's. I'm only looking to put a small CBR or NINJA set on. Thanks though.
 
The GS550/750/1000 shared the same wheel, but the smaller bike used smaller bearings and a thinner axle.

You are unlikely to find a set of wider wheels such that you can reuse your old axles so why worry about the bearings?
 
Because the Suzuki dealer gave me a short list of bigger bikes with the same bearing so I assumed they had the same size axel. Rather source wheels with the same size bearings so I dont have to buy a new axel.
 
You might be able to do some cross-referencing here:
http://newmotorcycleparts.net/chassis/wheel_bearings.html

This lists the standard available wheel bearings at Cycle Recycle II. Click on each brand's list to see a chart of what bikes use which bearing.

As you can see, there really aren't that many in common use -- he probably covers 95% or more of Japanese bikes with these nine bearings. There are a few others out there, but they're going to all be standard industrial sizes.

This is a chart of all metric bearing sizes. Not all these will be easily available, but it may be helpful:
http://www.bearingworks.com/bearing_sizes/index.php

You can also visit McMaster-Carr and use their filter tools to search based on an axle size.
http://mcmaster.com
(this link might work: http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-ball-and-roller-bearings/ )

With some back and forth, you should be able to narrow down the options.
 
Swindy, look at the GS500 for a front wheel (and search ebay for Katana 600 wheels - they are similar). I considered using a GS500 rear wheel on my GS450, but the sprocket carrier didn't line up. With a little research, I found that a Bandit 400 rear wheel worked really well though.
 
Why mess about going to a bike shop for bearings? Take your measurements to a bearing shop, same bearing a lot cheaper
 
Thanks guys I'll have a look into all the info, really appreciate the help!
 
tatu said:
Why mess about going to a bike shop for bearings? Take your measurements to a bearing shop, same bearing a lot cheaper
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Agreed. I buy most all bearings from Motion industries. They just measure them, cross reference and if not in stock it's only 1-2 days. None of that back-ordered for 6 weeks crap and half the money.
 
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