FZ1inTX
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Coming from the FZ6 (both an '05 and an '08), there's an issue with these Yamaha bikes regarding the steering head bearings. A lot of the riders at the sister site have had these prematurely go bad and feel these is an issue with water getting to the bearings. There are many threads over there and many shots of one and two year old bikes with rusted steering head bearings. Of course, they are all replacing them with All Balls tapered bearings.
So, with the ongoing saga and constant flow of pictures and issues on the FZ6 bikes.....
Thanks all!
So, with the ongoing saga and constant flow of pictures and issues on the FZ6 bikes.....
- I'm wondering who here, Gen I or Gen II, has actually visually inspected their bearings?
- Has there been any unexpected bad news in doing this?
- How many have replaced the bearings?
- What brand bearing did you buy as a replacement?
- Are you a fair-weathered rider or an actual rider?
- Do you live where the bike is or is not winterized?
- How long had you owned the bike?
- Are there bearings OTHER than the steering head that you've had trouble with?
Thanks all!
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