Vintage Dirt Bike Q & A

So I made an error tonight when I removed the triple clamp from the 1980 CR80...I did not realize the steering stem bearings were loose bearings and when I loosened the top nut and lifted the top clamp of the tree all the bearings fell out and rolled all over the floor of my shop....so my question is can I replace the loose bearings with a race style bearing? ANy suggestions would be great--IF NOT, anybody know the bearing ball size to replace the missing ones? Thanks--Doug

i replaced my worn bearings with this set.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Honda-CR80-CR-80-1980-1983-Steering-Head-Bearings-Kit-/290474651749?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item43a1a37065

but you can also go with one of the balls to a bearing shop to get new ones. then i would replace all because they are not expensive.

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80 CR250Ra
80 CR250Ra
78 CR250R
80 CR80
82 Bultaco Sherpa 340
78 Bultaco Pursang 250 MK12
76 Bultaco Frontera 370 MK10
76 Bultaco Alpina 250
73 Bultaco Lobito 125 MK6
76 Suzuki RM125A
90 Kawasaki KX250

Yes--saw those on ebay last night--just wondered if they worked and fit well or not--looks like I have to drive out the old carrier that is seated in thstem itself anf replace with the oncluded one that comes with the brearings? Thx --DOUG

yes, you have to replace all the old bearing parts with the new ones.

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80 CR250Ra
80 CR250Ra
78 CR250R
80 CR80
82 Bultaco Sherpa 340
78 Bultaco Pursang 250 MK12
76 Bultaco Frontera 370 MK10
76 Bultaco Alpina 250
73 Bultaco Lobito 125 MK6
76 Suzuki RM125A
90 Kawasaki KX250