Tapered roller steering head bearings...

[tkent02]

Who has put tapered roller bearings in the steering head of a 1979 or older 550? I need to do this to get my 550/675 project going. The local bearing shop had nothing close to the right size.

Does All Balls have what I need?

Anyone have a part number for the bearings?

[Agemax]

ebay is your friend here...

[Agemax]

77-79 gs550 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suzuki-GS550...7bc95b&vxp=mtr

I would contact them first, as I believe these would be replacement tapered bearings, as I'm sure you already know they came with slingshot ammo...OEM number: 06111-08003

they are a replacement for the balls, they will fit right on......

[Agemax]

I assumed as the ad states
but since the ad also states kind of an ambiguous cover my butt disclaimer,so, it wouldn't hurt to inquire first.

I've bought several things from them in the past with good results.

that is only a picture of some taper bearings "as an example" of what taper bearings look like. they will ship bearings to fit your bike.
they obviously sell loads of them so it saves them taking a picture of every different set they have

[tkent02]

OK, I ordered them.

Hopefully they will fit the 650 steering head..

[Wizard]

I've replaced multiple Balls with Rollers, from both Pyramid Parts & All Balls.
The bearings have always fit, but not always the seals.
Keep your old seals, just in case.
Seals may still not "seal".
The new bearings will probably be Taller, so there may still be a gap.
Just use lotsa good grease, try not to ride in the rain.
Also, after you "set" and adjust the bearings, ride for a tank or 2 and then readjust them again, they may "set" some more.