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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Shackeng on 30 July 2015, 16:46:59

Title: Front shock absorber bearings.
Post by: Shackeng on 30 July 2015, 16:46:59

Having taken off the NS front shock to replace with a new GM plus Kilen spring, I find the bearing is slightly worn. Any recommendations for replacement makes. GM are £24.50 +VAT, and I've seen an aftermarket for a fiver. :-\

Title: Re: Front shock absorber bearings.
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 July 2015, 17:45:27

Allgerman have Febi top mounts WITH bearing for £19.95 each... but £25 for genuine bearing sounds reasonable if you're that way inclined :-\

Title: Re: Front shock absorber bearings.
Post by: Shackeng on 30 July 2015, 17:59:37

Thanks Al. The bearings are difficult to source for quick delivery on their own, so I might well go with GM. :y

Title: Re: Front shock absorber bearings.
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 31 July 2015, 08:37:27

Have you opened them up and checked the race etc?

Easy to do and easy to clean, usually they are fine and once cleaned and re-greased, as good as new. Plus you can actually do a proper inspection of the condition then as well.

Title: Re: Front shock absorber bearings.
Post by: biggriffin on 31 July 2015, 09:53:47

Quote from: Marks DTM Calib link=topic=  :y131789.msg1688780#msg1688780 date=1438328247

Have you opened them up and checked the race etc?

Easy to do and easy to clean, usually they are fine and once cleaned and re-greased, as good as new. Plus you can actually do a proper inspection of the condition then as well.

As above+1.
Todays oof tip of the day :)  :y

Title: Re: Front shock absorber bearings.
Post by: Matchless on 31 July 2015, 10:21:13

Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 31 July 2015, 08:37:27

Have you opened them up and checked the race etc?

Easy to do and easy to clean, usually they are fine and once cleaned and re-greased, as good as new. Plus you can actually do a proper inspection of the condition then as well.

You can replace the balls cheaply from the local bike shop. Just check that there aren't any bad ridges in the raceway.

Title: Re: Front shock absorber bearings.
Post by: Shackeng on 31 July 2015, 10:52:49

Thanks guys, already ordered GM new, arriving tomorrow. :y

Title: Re: Front shock absorber bearings.
Post by: Shackeng on 31 July 2015, 10:54:05

Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 31 July 2015, 08:37:27

Have you opened them up and checked the race etc?

Easy to do and easy to clean, usually they are fine and once cleaned and r[/highlight]

Only got one off at the moment, and it has a rough face, so ordered two new. :y

Title: Re: Front shock absorber bearings.
Post by: biggriffin on 31 July 2015, 12:27:54

Quote from: Shackeng on 31 July 2015, 10:52:49

Thanks guys, already ordered GM new, arriving tomorrow. :y

These poor pensioners. ;D

Title: Re: Front shock absorber bearings.
Post by: Shackeng on 31 July 2015, 13:29:45

Quote from: biggriffin on 31 July 2015, 12:27:54

Quote from: Shackeng on 31 July 2015, 10:52:49

Thanks guys, already ordered GM new, arriving tomorrow. :y

These poor pensioners. ;D

 ::) ::) ::)

Checked all the races now, and would not want to put these back on. :y

Title: Re: Front shock absorber bearings.
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 31 July 2015, 16:11:54

Mine the plastic race had split, one of the balls was jammed in the rubber, and I reckon another couple had fallen out at some point. Pretty dry to. That was after 175k.

Glad I checked them when replacing the shocks (and had some spares  :y)

Title: Re: Front shock absorber bearings.
Post by: Shackeng on 31 July 2015, 17:59:42

For info, the new GM shocks are Sachs, the same make as the old ones taken off. :y

Title: Re: Front shock absorber bearings.
Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 July 2015, 18:09:01

Quote from: Shackeng on 31 July 2015, 17:59:42

For info, the new GM shocks are Sachs, the same make as the old ones taken off. :y

Good to know from a replacement point of view :y

Title: Re: Front shock absorber bearings.
Post by: biggriffin on 01 August 2015, 14:49:13

Quote from: Marks DTM Calib on 31 July 2015, 08:37:27

Have you opened them up and checked the race etc?

Easy to do and easy to clean, usually they are fine and once cleaned and re-greased, as good as new. Plus you can actually do a proper inspection of the condition then as well.

Thought I would strip a pair down that I had lying around, took 10minutes to strip, clean, inspect and re-grease, if I get time I might do a"how to guide"  :y