Headset recommends

[Patmac6075]

As the title suggests, I’m looking at replacing the headset bearings on my ‘84 XVZ1200 VR. Currently, when on the center stand (with the front wheel in the air)...if I move the handlebars from side to side, I can feel a “notch” right in the center.

I’d like to replace the ball bearings that are currently in there with roller bearings....does anyone have a part number recommendation?

Will I need to replace the races?

Thanks in advance.

Pat

[BratmanXj]

Reading the title I thought you were looking for a helmet headset....

 

As for the bearings. I've had decent luck with the All-Balls kits for steering heads, wheel bearings, etc.

https://www.allballsracing.com/22-1004.html

 

When I did my '99 I scored the old races with a Dremel tool cut-off wheel till I could smack them with a cold chisel and crack them off. I barely nicked the machining in the frame neck.

[Prairiehammer]

I’d like to replace the ball bearings that are currently in there with roller bearings....does anyone have a part number recommendation?

Pat

 

The head bearings are not ball bearings on the Venture. From the factory they are tapered roller bearings.

Personally, I prefer genuine Yamaha parts. And yes, replace the races, they are included; the race is probably dented (brinelled) and is the cause of the "notchy" feel you experience.

Top bearing part number: 93332-00001-00

Bottom bearing part number: 93332-00008-00

 

[Patmac6075]

Thanks for the responses guys!

 

Upon your suggestion, OEM it is! Thanks Kevin.