Ok, so here's the deal...
After spending weeks narrowing down the cause of my front end vibration, I have settled on the idea that the head bearings need to be replaced. Went to the local SUZI dealer, I WAS IN LUCK! They had one bearing in stock. I grabbed it up and went on my way. Little did I know (I didnt take the time to read the service manual) that there are 2 BEARINGS in the steering head, both need to be replaced at the same time.
Now, I havent torn the head apart yet to check the condition of the bearings and races, im hoping that the races are still in above average condition so I can change those out later. Also, I understand that I might not even need new bearings, they just might need to be tightened and greased up real good.
MY DILEMMA...
I've got a track day this saturday and I want to put this damn vibration problem to bed already! I'm trying to locate a second bearing between NOW and say Friday morning. My shop that I got mine from doesnt til Tuesdays, so i will have to wait there....
Both RONAYERS and BABBITSONLINE said they could get me one, but it will take 7-10 days to arrive (wish I would have thought about all of this LAST WEEK!!)
So, does anyone know where I could possibly track down an OEM part like this in this time frame? Any board sponsors like GoldenChild or others have access to this? Anyone live close enough to a dealer that they can locate me one and ship it to me if need be?
I know that last request is a tall order, I just need to have this all done and the bike buttoned back up before Friday night...track day is Sat morning
HELP! Thanks!
After spending weeks narrowing down the cause of my front end vibration, I have settled on the idea that the head bearings need to be replaced. Went to the local SUZI dealer, I WAS IN LUCK! They had one bearing in stock. I grabbed it up and went on my way. Little did I know (I didnt take the time to read the service manual) that there are 2 BEARINGS in the steering head, both need to be replaced at the same time.
Now, I havent torn the head apart yet to check the condition of the bearings and races, im hoping that the races are still in above average condition so I can change those out later. Also, I understand that I might not even need new bearings, they just might need to be tightened and greased up real good.
MY DILEMMA...
I've got a track day this saturday and I want to put this damn vibration problem to bed already! I'm trying to locate a second bearing between NOW and say Friday morning. My shop that I got mine from doesnt til Tuesdays, so i will have to wait there....
Both RONAYERS and BABBITSONLINE said they could get me one, but it will take 7-10 days to arrive (wish I would have thought about all of this LAST WEEK!!)
So, does anyone know where I could possibly track down an OEM part like this in this time frame? Any board sponsors like GoldenChild or others have access to this? Anyone live close enough to a dealer that they can locate me one and ship it to me if need be?
I know that last request is a tall order, I just need to have this all done and the bike buttoned back up before Friday night...track day is Sat morning
HELP! Thanks!