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Steering Head Bearings for R67
- Thread starter pstanisa
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I checked Vech's parts list at http://www.benchmarkworks.com/ but didn't see the part listed. From http://www.realoem.com, it appears to be:
05 BALL BEARING KOMPLETTSATZ 2 3141559004
You might want to check with Vech and get his thoughts on this. I'm sure he'll have a source for you.
05 BALL BEARING KOMPLETTSATZ 2 3141559004
You might want to check with Vech and get his thoughts on this. I'm sure he'll have a source for you.
Ron from BC
New member
You might want to give Hans Howe and email or call in Florida...worth a try.
http://bmwhucky.com/006900.html
http://bmwhucky.com/006900.html
lbrackr756
Little Egypt Airheads
As long as the races are in decent shape, just replace the 50 ball bearings (25 top and bottom) using grease to hold them in place upon assembly. Vech has them for 75 cents each.
lbrackr756
Little Egypt Airheads
The quote from Bench Marks for the roller bearings was $50 per set. That vs. 75 cents for ball bearings (I only needed 3) made it obvious to me which to use. People also discuss handling. My R50/2 hasn't exceeded 60mph since I restored it and I doubt my upcoming R51/3 project will either. The restorations on these machines cost so dang much anyway, why put unnecessary performance parts in them when OEM will do nicely?
marchyman
Cam Killer
Two comments. First, I suspect few think of going with roller bearings as an unnecessary performance upgrade. But that is your call.
Second: it is a sad fact that if you are doing a full restoration the cost difference will be nothing by the time you are done.
bmwdean
BMW MOA co-founder
I have replaced the balls and races on two of my R60/2s with tapered bearings. I would do that to any vintage BMW that has the balls and races. I have tapered bearings in all my /2s and /3s.
The improvement is not just noticeable, it is very significant. IMHO it would be foolish to reinstall balls and races during a restoration.
The improvement is not just noticeable, it is very significant. IMHO it would be foolish to reinstall balls and races during a restoration.
lbrackr756
Little Egypt Airheads
Since you're the guru and I'm the newbie to restorations, I'll acquiesce and buy the roller bearings. Thanks for the input.
