Are there Aftermarket bearings for skis?

[dgkatz]

I need all new needle bearings and collars for the front ski arms on my 1994 750. Are there aftermarket alternatives or kits rather than buying them all individually through yamaha?

thanks

 

[mjdevries]

If you can measure one, go to this website and type in the IDxODxLength and see if anything comes up.

http://www.vxb.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SRCH&Store_Code=bearings

I checked one that I have and it has 1414 on the side of it and checks to be a 14X20X14 bearing. I do not have any new ones from yamaha, but the old one I checked didn't appear to have any seal, but these ones have seals. They are still $5.95 each, but that's better than Yamaha's $20 each. It will still set you back $72, plus $13-14 shipping. It's better than the $240 from Yamaha.

http://www.vxb.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Kit7510

 

[Apsley Max]

NTN part#1414L They are 6 dollars each.I put 3 in the top connection,on both sides.When you install them, make sure seal is on the outside.I use my piston pin puller to do them.There is also another number on the box 180504.Any bearing supplier can get these.

 

[tristan]

For replacing the needle bearings and collars on the front ski arms of your 1994 Yamaha 750, you have a few options besides purchasing each component individually through Yamaha. Aftermarket alternatives or complete kits can often provide the same quality at a lower price or greater convenience.