Swingarm & Linkage Bearings

[Hulle]

Hi!
Is there anyone that know where i can find the dimension of all the berings and bushing for the swingarm, linkage and lower shock?
I have a GasGas MC250 2003.

I would realy appreciate this, mine are total disaster.
Thanks in advance!

[cbutler]

Allballs makes a complete kit.

[Fred1956]

I've used AllBalls in the past & personally I think they are not the best bearing, they work & fit but I believe quality isn't the best, (may be Chinese made)
Pivot Works have been my choice as of late Swing arm kit is # PWSAK-G01-001 @ $69.95, linkage kit is #PWLK-G03-000 @ $89.95, Shock kit is #PWSHK-G01-001 @ $19.95. They also have wheel bearing kits as well as steering stem bearing kits for GG
I visited with the PW rep at a dealer show last year and- as long as you properly install a bearing they offer life time warranty on the kit. I have a customer who has claimed a warranty on a set of wheel bearing on a 2002 CR250 Honda, he had zero issues with them replacing the set. In my opinion as well as his the bearings didn't fail because of a poor bearing, he ran a nasty, muddy 80 mile enduro, they still replaced with no questions. If I remember correctly warranty is limited to 1 set per retail purchase but that makes them 1/2 price if you have to call the warranty. I know this doesn't answer the original but may be simpler than sourcing each bearing

[liv2day]

Originally Posted by Fred1956

I've used AllBalls in the past & personally I think they are not the best bearing, they work & fit but I believe quality isn't the best, (may be Chinese made)

Gah...wish I would have seen this prior to ordering the linkage kit for my '11



Hulle - I don't know the cross-overs or if the information will apply, but it might be worth the time to read this thread: http://www.gasgasrider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4452 Lots of information in there about the bearings.

[Hulle]

Thanks for the information, i will take the berings out and let my local SKF dealer measure them, and then use o-ring as seals.

[Rick]

Originally Posted by Hulle

Thanks for the information, i will take the berings out and let my local SKF dealer measure them, and then use o-ring as seals.

I just completed a complete rebuild of my suspension linkage. I converted over to the "O" rings as well. Super easy, just make sure you clean out all the grease out of the area when the "o"ring is goes.

[spooly]

What is the depth of the barings from the leading edge of the linkage? just for future reference .it a tapered edge as far as I remember. .

[swazi_matt]

Originally Posted by spooly

What is the depth of the barings from the leading edge of the linkage? just for future reference .it a tapered edge as far as I remember. .

this is also a question i have asked, especially for the linkage parts that have two bearings and a gap between, never sure how much (if at all) the o-ring needs to protrude to make a proper seal without causing too much friction on the linkage

[bkwdc]

Mine measured 5mm side clearance before removal. Be sure and press in using the flat side of the bearing. Most are rounded on one side. I just use an appropriate sized socket and vise with a piece of wood on opposite side.

[spooly]

Originally Posted by bkwdc

Mine measured 5mm side clearance before removal. Be sure and press in using the flat side of the bearing. Most are rounded on one side. I just use an appropriate sized socket and vise with a piece of wood on opposite side.

5mm sounds like a lot? sure your o ring must be only 2 or 3 mm..I think 5 would be sufficient for standard seals like I used.. jeess I never took notice of the flat side to the baring ..I might re-press mine when im regressing. .