RE: [ST] was thanks all/get this!!!!

["Rupert Galea" <rupert@xxxxxxxxxx>]

> A 6005 bearing is 25mmx47mmx12mm and All Balls which is a major
supplier
> to the aftermarket lists them at $6.55 each.  These are probably
> Japanese manufacture, but....
> 
> They also have seals, but without the measurements embossed on the
seal,
> all I can say is the avg. list for the seals is $4-$6 each.
> 
> At these prices, you should be able to replace bearings and seals for
> the price of one Triumph bearing.  Also, the rubber seals on the
> bearings can usually be pryed off (with care) the bearing packed with
> grease and the bearing seal snapped back into place.  This rubber seal
> is a part of the bearing.
> 
> Be careful with the pressure washer around wheel bearings, steering
head
> bearings, chain, linkage and suspension bearings as well as the
> radiator.  A Hi Pressure washer is probably the biggest suspect in
> failed bearings.
> 
> Dave Bardell
> MillerSTown, PA
> 01 ST

Dave thanks for the useful info. 

I did not think about washing. I wonder how the original owner washed my
bike.
Rupert



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