Wheel bearing compatibility chart??

[Guest]

Hi all,
Does anyone know where I could find a list of bikes (not just Suzukis) that have the same front and rear wheel bearings?
I want to get a different set of wheels for my GSX 400E, wider rear wheel and both 17".
I have manufacturer codes for the front and rear although the rear is a little confusing due to either side of the wheel the manufacturer codes are different plus theres about 4 bearings in the rear wheel set up. Any help would be great.
Thanks

[Nessism]

Wider wheels typically require a larger diameter axle.

[Swindy 84]

Understandable but the bearings are the same in the gs 1100 and a fair few other gs's. I'm only looking to put a small CBR or NINJA set on. Thanks though.

[Nessism]

The GS550/750/1000 shared the same wheel, but the smaller bike used smaller bearings and a thinner axle.

You are unlikely to find a set of wider wheels such that you can reuse your old axles so why worry about the bearings?

[Swindy 84]

Because the Suzuki dealer gave me a short list of bigger bikes with the same bearing so I assumed they had the same size axel. Rather source wheels with the same size bearings so I dont have to buy a new axel.

[bwringer]

You might be able to do some cross-referencing here:

http://newmotorcycleparts.net/chassis/wheel_bearings.html

This lists the standard available wheel bearings at Cycle Recycle II. Click on each brand's list to see a chart of what bikes use which bearing.

As you can see, there really aren't that many in common use -- he probably covers 95% or more of Japanese bikes with these nine bearings. There are a few others out there, but they're going to all be standard industrial sizes.

This is a chart of all metric bearing sizes. Not all these will be easily available, but it may be helpful:

http://www.bearingworks.com/bearing_sizes/index.php

You can also visit McMaster-Carr and use their filter tools to search based on an axle size.

http://mcmaster.com

(this link might work: http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-ba...ller-bearings/ )

With some back and forth, you should be able to narrow down the options.

[Big Rich]

Swindy, look at the GS500 for a front wheel (and search ebay for Katana 600 wheels - they are similar). I considered using a GS500 rear wheel on my GS450, but the sprocket carrier didn't line up. With a little research, I found that a Bandit 400 rear wheel worked really well though.

[tatu]

Why mess about going to a bike shop for bearings? Take your measurements to a bearing shop, same bearing a lot cheaper

[Grimly]

This will help you. Axle sizes of various marques.
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=20952.0


Steering stem bearings, in case you decide you just must have THAT wheel and forks...

http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=20951.0

[Swindy 84]

Thanks guys I'll have a look into all the info, really appreciate the help!

[wymple]

Why mess about going to a bike shop for bearings? Take your measurements to a bearing shop, same bearing a lot cheaper

Agreed. I buy most all bearings from Motion industries. They just measure them, cross reference and if not in stock it's only 1-2 days. None of that back-ordered for 6 weeks crap and half the money.