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Old 07-19-2011, 08:46 PM   #1
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Hey folks. Hang around alot, post alittle. Any one do the tapered bearing conversion on the steering neck? A company called "All Balls" makes tapered bearings for the 1600 Nomad. wondering if it is worth it. my stock bearings are shot.

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Old 07-19-2011, 09:37 PM   #2
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Steering Bearings

Ive heard of them but have never used them. A lot of the Gold Wing riders use those bearings and like them.
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Old 07-20-2011, 12:21 AM   #3
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What is the advantage to using them?
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Old 07-20-2011, 07:26 AM   #4
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They are supposed to be a good quality bearing from what Ive read. Its not really a conversion to install them on our bikes, since Nomads already have tapered bearings. Its just an aftermarket brand.
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Old 07-20-2011, 09:36 AM   #5
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Steering Bearings

Those are the one's I have in mine (AllBalls). They are tapered roller bearings. I got mine from Dennis Kirk, but you might find them cheaper by shopping around.


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Old 07-20-2011, 09:43 AM   #6
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Hey folks. Hang around alot, post alittle. Any one do the tapered bearing conversion on the steering neck? A company called "All Balls" makes tapered bearings for the 1600 Nomad. wondering if it is worth it. my stock bearings are shot.
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What conversion, the stock bike has tapered bearings, doesn't it?

I have some "All balls" wheel bearings in the front wheel. They are made from a company in China called KML, which appears to be a large bearing manufacturer. Mine have held up good for 1000 miles.
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Old 07-20-2011, 05:29 PM   #7
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Steering Bearings

My bad. Thought the Nomad had Caged Ball Bearings ???
Oh well, never said i was intelligent
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