how to order bearings form a bearing house?

[bwringer]

I am calling two bearing hosues near me what should I ask for 15X42X13 or 6302-2RS??

Either. Or whatever the guy on the other end of the phone asks for -- probably the latter number.

Check with local independent cycle shoppes -- most carry a selection of bearings in stock, and that size is as common as pig tracks.

[shortlid]

Cool I just got a pair of regular 6302-2RS sealed bearing made in Japan by NTN from Granger for $8!! I just hope they are the right size for my "80 GS850G!

[West]

I agree with bwringer - just get the kit from All Balls. I just went through the whole business of sizing out the bearings, going down to the local bearing house, etc., etc. i found a set of All Balls steering head bearings that will fit my bike, (a GS400, but the bearing set is for a GS550 - the manufacturer references the same kit number for both bikes) for $7.00 on EBay, $13.00 with shipping and I know they are good quality bearings & will fit. The kit also comes with replacement 'seals'.


Even the list price (~25-39) is a decent deal when you factor in all the time I spent dicking around for an alternative.