1955 head stock bearings

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1955 head stock bearings

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I am giving my 1955 Matchless G80 a service I want to replace the steering head ball bearings the ones I am replacing look too small what is the correct size ball bearings.
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Hi

They are 3/16" and are part number 000072 - there are 28 in each race.

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Note how many balls there are. If 28 in each race seem loose that's how it should be.
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I think, correct me if I'm wrong Rob, that there's a space in the top and bottom, there's no need to cram in as many balls as possible.

28 is the number.

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Just in case anyone missed it that is 28, the fourth time proves it is correct :rofl:
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clive wrote:Just in case anyone missed it that is 28, the fourth time proves it is correct
But only two references to the OP's query :roll: ;) , come on chaps it's 3/16"

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Wondered why Philip had to ask a simple question as he did. The parts list for his bike clearly states number of balls and size. I can only guess he has not got a parts list for his bike. It should have been something he should have got when he first got the bike.You need a parts list, instruction book & workshop manual Philip.

http://archives.jampot.dk/book/Spares_l ... ingles.pdf
http://archives.jampot.dk/book/Owners_m ... ingles.pdf
http://archives.jampot.dk/book/Workshop ... dition.pdf
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Mick D wrote:Hi

They are 3/16" and are part number 000072 - there are 28 in each race.

Regards Mick
Many thanks Mick I will be placing an order to the club on Monday

Regards Phil
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clive wrote:Just in case anyone missed it that is 28, the fourth time proves it is correct :rofl:
Thanks for the information yes there are 28 balls per race it was the size I wanted to confirm and I have that confirmed as 3/16

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