Bearings for Rear, Cant be right?

[markwoodlief]

so thinking I need to replace some bearing in my rear shock assembly, pulled out the parts list and diagram, and was floored..

The parts in question are needle bearings.. the bike requires 11 of them at 22 bucks a pop? Are you freaking kidding me? well over 200 bucks for a handful of bearings?

Any suggestions on a less expensive alternative?

[blitz11]

I just went through the same thing. check out
http://www.gasgasrider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4452

[markwoodlief]

Originally Posted by blitz11

I just went through the same thing. check out
http://www.gasgasrider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4452

just read every post in that thread and still didnt catch where I can get the bearings..

I appreciate the link, but unless I missed it, still no answer? also what are these orings you speak of?

Thanks!!!

[markwoodlief]

http://www.gofasters.com/index.php?m...roducts_id=361



looks like this kit has most of what i'm looking for.. I think

[rpduc]

If you buy the swingarm bearing kit AND the linkage bearing kit you will get everything you need minus the swingarm pivot. I would check to make sure the swingarm pivot is o.k. before you order the stuff. The kit you have pictured will just do the linkage. No swingarm bearings...

The "kits" come with seals instead of the stock o-ring set-up. Some more experienced folks here say the o-rings work better than the seals. You can order the o-rings separately from Go Fasters if you want to go that route. They are fairly inexpensive.

[blitz11]

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