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FZ6-ZN · 09-03-2008, 01:07 PM

Hi guys, I did a search but couldn't find any related information.

I would like to replace the 06 Fazer’s steering head bearings with taper roller bearings.

I’ve removed the OEM bearings and managed to lift the following bearing numbers

SAC3055-1 (OEM Part No 93399-99932)
SAC2547-2 (OEM Part No 93399-99931)

Does anyone know the equivalent bearing numbers to replace the OEM with over the counter taper roller bearings?

No replacement kits available here in South Africa

Appreciated

FZ6-ZN

MarinaFazer · 09-03-2008, 01:15 PM

Having the OEM numbers you could probably call a few online retailers and they should know what to give you correctly...does the Yami dealer carry any aftermarket ones or recommend someone? That would be a great start...

just my 2c

**mstewar1** · 09-03-2008, 01:20 PM

AllBalls racing sells a tapered roller bearing replacement for the FZ6.

All Balls Racing Home

FZ6-ZN · 09-03-2008, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarinaFazer

Having the OEM numbers you could probably call a few online retailers and they should know what to give you correctly...does the Yami dealer carry any aftermarket ones or recommend someone? That would be a great start...

just my 2c

MarinaFazer, I'm hoping the numbers I lifted are correct, the numbers are very small and illegible. The OEM bearings are quite rusted.

I was hoping the technical gurus would be able to quote the over counter equivalents

FZ6-ZN

MarinaFazer · 09-03-2008, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mstewar1

AllBalls racing sells a tapered roller bearing replacement for the FZ6.

All Balls Racing Home

I've heard these are really good, and eliminates some problems that come from OEM bearings (that I currently have lol)

**FZ6inNH** · 09-03-2008, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mstewar1

AllBalls racing sells a tapered roller bearing replacement for the FZ6.

All Balls Racing Home

Thanks for the legwork! I was going to look for the part number to order for my winterizing teardown and mod session. Bookmarked!

**mstewar1** · 09-03-2008, 02:22 PM

FZ6-zn. I apologize for not seeing that you're in South Africa. I don't know what sorts of issues you might face -- besides simple shipping costs -- to order from the states.

Though it's true that rust never sleeps, if yours aren't completely pitted and shot, for a temporary fix, you could clean them well, grease 'em up, and re-fit them. But I'd definitely change them out.

Did you take a look in the Service manual that's here on the site? Perhaps it has the bearing data. I'd check for you but am at work and the network won't let me see access them.

**Hellgate** · 09-03-2008, 02:35 PM

All Balls ROCK DUDE! They are like butta! I plan to install a set this Fall when I have some more time.

FZ6-ZN · 09-07-2008, 01:17 PM

Update,

after a great deal of frustration I’ve fitted taper roller bearings to the FZ6’s steering head and can report that I am more than satisfied with the handling now.

If I could only do one modification to my bike this is the mod that I would do.

Highly recommended, took 3 hours to complete.

FZ6-ZN

09-03-2008, 01:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
FZ6-ZN Avid Biker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Africa Bike: FZ6 Fazer Posts: 92 Rep Power: 2 Member #4105	Help!! - Steering Head Bearing Upgrade Hi guys, I did a search but couldn't find any related information. I would like to replace the 06 Fazer’s steering head bearings with taper roller bearings. I’ve removed the OEM bearings and managed to lift the following bearing numbers SAC3055-1 (OEM Part No 93399-99932) SAC2547-2 (OEM Part No 93399-99931) Does anyone know the equivalent bearing numbers to replace the OEM with over the counter taper roller bearings? No replacement kits available here in South Africa Appreciated FZ6-ZN __________________ 06 FZ6 Fazer ~ Team Yamaha Blue, the fast one... Mods;Aluminum radiator guard,colour coded belly pan, R6 bar ends, Integrated tail light, flush LED front indicators, Two brothers exhaust, DHM frame sliders, CAT removal, R6 foot pegs, blue rim stripes, taper roller bearings,, Pazzo "shorty" levers

09-03-2008, 01:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
MarinaFazer Ocean Rider 1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brentwood, California 90049 (LA) Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 1,035 Rep Power: 14 Member #2566	Re: Help!! - Steering Head Bearing Upgrade Having the OEM numbers you could probably call a few online retailers and they should know what to give you correctly...does the Yami dealer carry any aftermarket ones or recommend someone? That would be a great start... just my 2c

09-03-2008, 01:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
mstewar1 made you look... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: berkeley Bike: 06 fz6 Posts: 286 Rep Power: 5 Member #4302	Re: Help!! - Steering Head Bearing Upgrade AllBalls racing sells a tapered roller bearing replacement for the FZ6. All Balls Racing Home

09-03-2008, 02:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
mstewar1 made you look... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: berkeley Bike: 06 fz6 Posts: 286 Rep Power: 5 Member #4302	Re: Help!! - Steering Head Bearing Upgrade FZ6-zn. I apologize for not seeing that you're in South Africa. I don't know what sorts of issues you might face -- besides simple shipping costs -- to order from the states. Though it's true that rust never sleeps, if yours aren't completely pitted and shot, for a temporary fix, you could clean them well, grease 'em up, and re-fit them. But I'd definitely change them out. Did you take a look in the Service manual that's here on the site? Perhaps it has the bearing data. I'd check for you but am at work and the network won't let me see access them.

09-03-2008, 02:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,306 Rep Power: 59 Member #1191	Re: Help!! - Steering Head Bearing Upgrade All Balls ROCK DUDE! They are like butta! I plan to install a set this Fall when I have some more time. __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic, Ohlins Remote, R6 Fork, RyanK Fender Mounts, Cobin with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfers, Pazzo Shorties, Rizoma FE, Fredlight, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, PC III w/ Custom AF1 Racing Map. Up Coming Mods: All Balls Headset

09-07-2008, 01:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
FZ6-ZN Avid Biker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Africa Bike: FZ6 Fazer Posts: 92 Rep Power: 2 Member #4105	Re: Help!! - Steering Head Bearing Upgrade Update, after a great deal of frustration I’ve fitted taper roller bearings to the FZ6’s steering head and can report that I am more than satisfied with the handling now. If I could only do one modification to my bike this is the mod that I would do. Highly recommended, took 3 hours to complete. FZ6-ZN __________________ 06 FZ6 Fazer ~ Team Yamaha Blue, the fast one... Mods;Aluminum radiator guard,colour coded belly pan, R6 bar ends, Integrated tail light, flush LED front indicators, Two brothers exhaust, DHM frame sliders, CAT removal, R6 foot pegs, blue rim stripes, taper roller bearings,, Pazzo "shorty" levers

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