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Comments On May 03, 2013:out with the bad and in with the new. far price
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Comments On Apr 30, 2013:I would buy these again. cant tell the difference between stock and these. The bearings seem to be holding up just fine.
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Comments On Apr 10, 2013:I was able to figure out where they went and the order due to online diagrams but there is oohing explaining how to get the old bearings around
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Comments On Mar 31, 2013:This is a great product. Will use on future bikes
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Comments On Feb 27, 2013:Replaced all the bearings on my Hare scramble bike over the winter with All Balls, we will see how the hold up to the punishment. Installations was easy, and after 5 hours everything is looking good.
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Comments On Feb 23, 2013:Put in a set of these about a year ago. Looked like OE bearings and the fit was good. At the track today the lower bearing where the shock bolts onto the linkage arm ground itself to pieces. I will have to replace the arm due to the damage. Never seen anything like it. Bike never sees water or mud. Just sand and dust. I expected longer life from these.
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Comments On Jan 29, 2013:The parts come, but contrary to statement in add, there are NO bearings; Absolute rip off!!! TECH NOTE: THESE KITS ARE DIRECT OEM REPLACEMENTS.
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Comments On Jan 11, 2013:Great set of bearings at a great price. I have been using All Balls bearings for years in a variety of machines. Never disappointed.
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Comments On Jan 09, 2013:worked perfect, no problems yet
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Comments On Jan 09, 2013:Bought as gift and have only used once on wheel bearings. Worked good though
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Comments On Jan 03, 2013:Felt plush once installed. Had a shop install.
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Comments On Jan 01, 2013:Kit came complete with all piece needed (bearings, seals, spacers, etc.) to complete the job. Everything fit well and went together smoothly. My only gripe is that there are no machine specific instructions available to explain shimming problems, etc.. This is the only reason for the drop of the 5th star.
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Comments On Dec 22, 2012:Can't go wrong with All Balls.
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Comments On Dec 14, 2012:No problems with these bearings. Fraction of the cost of OEM. All fit well.
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Comments On Dec 07, 2012:Parts worked just like OEM
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Comments On Nov 24, 2012:installation was a breeze. Bearings are still holding after 100 plus hours.
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Comments On Nov 23, 2012:good but after about 50 hours i regreased and one of the bearings walls had been bowed out? idk how but its prob from me not maintaning engough
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Comments On Oct 05, 2012:one of the linkage pins was several thousands too long, had to be ground down a bit to fit and was missing one of the seals. A phone call got the seal to me free but still had to buy an OEM to avoid the week long wait for their replacement. Better quality control needed.
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Comments On Sep 05, 2012:just as good as oem
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Comments On Sep 01, 2012:Perfect fit and easy install. Would recommend to anyone
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Comments On Jul 20, 2012:As usual All Balls bearings fit like oem.
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Comments On Jul 14, 2012:stock bolts are precision, hardened bolts. Stock bushings fit in those bolts just so nice. The bushings that come with this kit have .015" or so slop between bolt and bushing. The fit between bushing and needle bearings is marginally acceptable. Its by no means super sweet, but barely OK. (background: engineer, work at machine shop) This type of slop will result in degradation of your bike frame and other unintentional results. Like additional side to side/angle slop. Just thinK: all of the load that the bolt and bushing is supposed to hold for you, is now being channeled through the ends of the bushing when you tighten down the bolt on the frame ears.
I ended up using this kit even though, but what I did was carefully wrap the bolts with .0055" thick aluminum tape (adhesive was minimal). This made the fit much better, but still not quite like a stock bushing. I would not ever recommend this kit unless you just don't care about your bike or how long it will last.
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Comments On Jun 26, 2012:All Balls bearings are just japanese bearings in a kit, nothing special
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Comments On May 29, 2012:i of the inner spacers looks slightly different but works just fine
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Comments On May 16, 2012:thought it was bearings.all it is is plastic bushings.
TECH NOTE: THIS KIT COMES WITH DELRIN BUSHINGS FOR THE CRF80F
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Comments On May 15, 2012:Good complete kit and price
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Comments On Apr 11, 2012:Nice OEM replacement kit. Purchased for a CRF100 and worked perfectly.
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Comments On Apr 07, 2012:works great on my 02 kx250
Additional Comments On Apr 07, 2012:works great on my 02 kx250
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Comments On Mar 28, 2012:This is a great kit. Had everything I needed to do the Job.
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Comments On Feb 21, 2012:Bearings fit right in and have been working fine for 6 months now. Cheaper than OEM.
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Comments On Feb 17, 2012:Very good bearing kit. Use them on my LTR and my YFZ and have yet to have any problems.
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Comments On Feb 20, 2012:GREAT KIT
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Comments On Jan 23, 2012:Great kit. All bearings pre-greased. Added some more grease just for insurance. All bearings, sleeves, and seals fit perfectly. Like new again.
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Comments On Jan 23, 2012:Been running it over a year with no signs of wear.
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Comments On Jan 11, 2012:Fit like they should. Work as expected. All Balls perform as usual.
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Comments On Oct 22, 2011:I replace all the bearings at the end of the year. Maybe over-kill, but it keeps the suspension friction free and handling consistent. These bearings installed with no problems and looked to be excellent craftsmanship...
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Comments On Sep 20, 2011:All balls does the job. I would recomend this product.
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Comments On Sep 08, 2011:my all balls linkage kit did not come with the dust seals for the lower shock assembly!!! it said it did, mine didnt. KX 250. I had to order the dust seal oem.
TECH NOTE: PACKAGING ERROR. THE LINKAGE BEARING KIT FOR A 2000 kx 250 DOES INCLUDE DUST SEALS FOR THE LOWER SHOCK ASSEMBLY
Additional Comments On Sep 19, 2011:rocky mountain customer service took excellent care of me, and had allballs resend the lower shock dust seals. Thanks rocky mountain!!!!
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Comments On Aug 29, 2011:My boy put it on and everything was great! Thanks again for the fast efficient service!
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Comments On Aug 22, 2011:works well in any application
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Comments On Jul 30, 2011:New to this and I screwed up a bearing trying to install it. My fault not All Balls fault or problem. I didn't want to have and buy another $77.00 kit for one bearing. Contacted All Balls and all the customer services rep wanted is my address. WOW! There going to take care of me at no cost? Who does that? Talk about the best customer service you can get. What a great company. Why would you buy anything but All Balls brand? I sure won't use any other brand. A big thanks to the people at All Balls. Wish I could give 6 stars.
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Comments On Jul 23, 2011:Bought these for my 2001 CR250 and they were perfect. No problems at all.
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Comments On Jul 14, 2011:This bearing kit had all of the parts, everything fit well and they look like decent quality. I installed them at the beginning of the season and they're still tight after plenty of racing, practice sessions and lots of power washing.
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Comments On Jun 15, 2011:Great product and easy to install I would definately reccommend.
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Comments On Jun 03, 2011:Great kit with easy install!
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Comments On Apr 04, 2011:top qaulity and everything i needed in the packet
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Comments On Mar 28, 2011:I bought this kit for my KTM. Everything was top notch. Great value.
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Comments On Mar 28, 2011:Same price and quality as PivotWorks, but includes lower shock bearing.
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Comments On Mar 21, 2011:Excellent quality at a great price. Seem to be just as good if not better than OEM.
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Comments On Mar 12, 2011:Good Bearings. I just put these in my 06 yz250f, my stock bearings had never been done and i had never done it before. REMOVAL of stock bearings wasnt easy, it took some work but was i used a torch to heat the metal around the bearing to make it a little easier. To install i used a socket and a vice with a little grease and they went right in no problem
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Comments On Mar 12, 2011:Great product! Everything fit great, the extra plus was the included lower shock bearing. Seeing how you have everything apart, do it right!
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Comments On Mar 08, 2011:good lifetime, still in bike after all season.
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Comments On Feb 24, 2011:I installed these on a YZ250 and they rock. They installed without any trouble and with regular maintenance they should last for years.
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Comments On Feb 01, 2011:First off, this kit comes with the lower shock bearing. Keep that in mind when comparing the price to the pivot works kit. Quality is great, just as good as stock. I am stoked that my kit came with two extra bearings. It was probably a packaging mishap but now i have an extra set of a high wear item. All balls blows pivot works out of the water!!!!
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Comments On Jan 14, 2011:I have always liked to use genuine components when it comes to bearings, etc. but I have come to find out ALL BALLS sells a very good product!!!
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Comments On Dec 15, 2010:GREAT PRODUCT
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Comments On Dec 07, 2010:Fit like OEM, no suprises or issues. Less expensive than OEM parts
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Comments On Nov 24, 2010:Fair price, good bearings & seals, kit included shock bearing.
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Comments On Nov 17, 2010:Great fit. Had small issue with the lower shock bearing seals wanting to pop out, but I chocked that up to the bore that they are pressed into was is sad shape.
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Comments On Oct 28, 2010:INSTALLED THEM IN A 2004 WR450. BEARINGS INSTALLED WITH EASE. THE NEEDLES DO FALL OUT QUITE EASILY NO PROBLEM THOUGH. WOULD PURCHASE AGAIN WOULD RECOMMEND TO A FRIEND.
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Comments On Sep 11, 2010:$130 for CR250 swing arm and linkage bearings. Installation is a bit of a pain vs OEM. One axle was 1-2 mm too long and I had to grind it to the right length. Extra precaution must be taken since the needles fall out so easy. The OEM is a much tighter bearing. I didn't price OEM this time but I am guessing the difference is not worth the pain and you are certainly getting a superior bearing with the stock Honda one.
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Comments On Aug 29, 2010:no trouble yet
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Comments On Aug 02, 2010:Cheaper than stock and works just as good.
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Comments On Jul 23, 2010:Spot on 100%. These are better than OEM and simple to fit. Just use a bit of threaded rod, some sockets, and a few nuts and washers clamped in a vice as a makeshift press. Works perfectly.
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Comments On Jul 23, 2010:as good a pivotworks
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Comments On Jul 15, 2010:1 year later, great products from this company
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Comments On Jul 04, 2010:The All Balls linkage bearing kit has everything needed to rebuild the suspension linkage and is easy to install. Great product. This kit will save you an extra $20 because it INCLUDES THE LOWER SHOCK MOUNT BEARING. (Does not include swingarm bearings.)
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Comments On Jul 05, 2010:Good price on a bearing kit, I have not had any problems with these in the past. Grease them regularly and replace them before destruction and no problems.
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Comments On Jun 07, 2010:Way better than Stock!!!!!!!!!!
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Comments On Jun 02, 2010:Comes with everything you need. Tough as nails and easy to install. I will buy again for sure.
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Comments On May 12, 2010: After buying a used bike, you can almost always bet that things like linkage bearings have not been taken care of, and this was the case with my bike. Whenever I went to service the bearings, all of the pins were flattened and caked in mud so I ordered this kit to replace them. What can I say? It has been a little more than a year and with regular servicing, these still look as good as the day I got them.
High quality bearing at a much better price than oem.
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Comments On May 05, 2010:Works perfect!
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Comments On Apr 09, 2010:Had a creaking sound coming from my rear suspension on my 99 Kx250. Found out it was coming from the lower shock bearing. Figured that it was about time to redo the linkage bearings anyway so I got this kit. Appears to be good quality! Installed easily! Everything fit's nicely and it came with an extra shock bearing and another extra long bearing rod which I can only assume is for other Kx250 models. Lower shock bearings are very common problems when not properly maintained! This kit comes with the lower shock bearing and really smoothed out the rear suspension. No complaints so far. We'll see how it holds up. Thank you RM for the super fast shipping!!!
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Comments On Feb 08, 2010:Did not have any trouble with these. Fit was perfect. My box had a couple of extra bearings in it which is fine. Next go round tho I may try Pivot works, just because I had trouble with my All Balls Swingarm kit.
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Comments On Feb 03, 2010:great fit on a 99 yz125 easy to install. great product.
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Comments On Jan 20, 2010:Have had it for awhile now and I am very impressed. way better than stock!
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Comments On Jan 19, 2010:fairly easy to install and seem to hold up good. they have been in for 8 months now.
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Comments On Jan 04, 2010:took forever to install, bearing fall out if ur not carefull... overall performance good for the money
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Comments On Oct 22, 2009:Bought for 03 crf450. Everthing was ok except the seals. All \but 1 set were the wrong size. Will try Pivot works next time.
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Comments On Oct 16, 2009:Very good quality kit. Just as good as oem. With usual maintenance this kit will last quite a while.
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Comments On Oct 05, 2009:Its all there
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Comments On Jul 01, 2009:Great complete kit but it does need bearing retainers for the needle bearings. Thanks Rocky Mountain
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Comments On Jun 14, 2009:Nothing but good to say. Came with everything I needed to replace the old parts.
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Comments On Mar 08, 2009: All balls products have always served me well. These have done the same.
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Comments On Feb 28, 2009:You get everything you need to do the complete job with this kit.
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Comments On Jan 03, 2009:500+ MILES, STILL GOING STRONG
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Comments On Aug 08, 2008:O.E.M. fit, Get them right here at R.M.
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Comments On Aug 04, 2008:Awesome product and easy to install. But getting the old bearings out is not a fun chore. Not sure if there is a puller for this or not, but using a hammer and a socket is very difficult.
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Comments On Jul 22, 2008:This product worked well for me.
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Comments On Jul 19, 2008:Fitment was great. Installation went smooth.
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Comments On Apr 29, 2008:Not sure if the pivot works have them or not but there is no cage or retainer in the link bearings. So the needles are just sitting in the inside race. May be fine when installed, and maybe better becaue the cage doesn't deteriorate but need to beware when installing so you don't knock the bearings out. 99 YZ 250
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Comments On May 01, 2008:Installed this kit in my son's yamaha warrior and what a difference it made for the linkage.The kit comes with everything you need and easy to install
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Comments On Mar 21, 2008:best bearings for the money. they work and last. great product
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Comments On Mar 20, 2008:Very good. Everything fit. Old bearings were shot, no more noise and suspension is now smooth.
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Comments On Mar 13, 2008:This was a great kit. It was perfect and lasted longer than the Pivot Works.
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Comments On Mar 09, 2008:Fit great. You have to replace everything for the suspension to work good, and this kit has it all.
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Comments On Mar 09, 2008:I bought these to service the linkage on my 95 DR350, the kit came with all the bearings and seals I needed including the lower shock spherical bearing. Add the swingarm pivot bearing kit and you have every bearing in the rear suspension system. Good quality on all the parts.
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Comments On Feb 29, 2008:I put these bearings in last weekend and they were acceptable quality and fit well. The surface on the collars where the bearings ride had small dings. I do not think that this will effect operation but I expected these to be as smooth as bearing races. It looks as if several of these collars were dumped together in a bin at manufacture and this caused the small random dings and scratches. All other parts were excellent quality.
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Comments On Feb 28, 2008:nice to have everything you need in one kit.
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Comments On Jan 27, 2008:Good kit everything you need
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