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V-Strom specific discussion => V-Strom specific discussion => Topic started by: mr_diver on April 04, 2014, 18:18:16

Title: Clutch actuator ball bearing?
Post by: mr_diver on April 04, 2014, 18:18:16

OK I had a look at my clutch actuator while cleaning out behind the front sprocket cover and it seems at some point I have lost one off the ball bearings.
And before anyone mentions looking on the floor it was missing one before I took it apart to clean the crud out...

Anyone know the size of the balls so I can order 4 replacements before the Scotland trip. Its been working fine for the last god knows how long with just 3 but I'd like to get it sorted.

Title: Re: Clutch actuator ball bearing?
Post by: Gassoon on April 04, 2014, 19:38:43

Diver, mine fell out when I had the cam off, and I remember picking them up, cleaning them and putting them back I thinking they were small, a few (2 or 3?)mm...so that would make them 1 8th inch ? as there're limited sizes available. see HERE (http://www.bearingboys.co.uk/Steel_Ball_Bearings-1018-c)

Just my guess, mind...Could you measure one with calipers ?

Title: Re: Clutch actuator ball bearing?
Post by: mr_diver on April 04, 2014, 19:50:05

don't have callipers  :shrug:

Title: Re: Clutch actuator ball bearing?
Post by: Locky on April 04, 2014, 19:51:42

Micrometer ?

Title: Re: Clutch actuator ball bearing?
Post by: Gassoon on April 04, 2014, 19:55:47

Pres one halfway into some putty/plasticine/blutack take out, and measure the diameter with a ruler...?

Title: Re: Clutch actuator ball bearing?
Post by: mr_diver on April 04, 2014, 19:58:16

I'm old school with tools...  :fix:

if no-one knows the answer, I'll take the bloody things out and ride Jen's bike to the local bearing place.  :shrug:

order and deliver is easier if someone knows the size

Title: Re: Clutch actuator ball bearing?
Post by: Gassoon on April 04, 2014, 20:03:16

I'm old school, too! I'd assumed you still had it dismantled so easy access to one of the bearings...that blutack method, done with a little care, would get you the diameter, close enough. :)

edit: just realised - wait for greywolf, he'll know if anybody does :thumb:

Title: Re: Clutch actuator ball bearing?
Post by: greywolf on April 04, 2014, 21:09:17

I just replaced the unit when it got questionable.

Title: Re: Clutch actuator ball bearing?
Post by: mr_diver on April 04, 2014, 22:35:57

all I need is one ball bearing  :bawl:

Title: Re: Clutch actuator ball bearing?
Post by: Fat Rat on April 05, 2014, 00:12:14

Diver, has only got one ball, got one ball, got o.......

Sorry  :shy:

Title: Re: Clutch actuator ball bearing?
Post by: mr_diver on April 05, 2014, 07:52:51

I've got 3 actually !  :neen:

Title: Re: Clutch actuator ball bearing?
Post by: Juvecu on April 05, 2014, 18:32:23

They are 3mm, at least that's what I bought and it worked, I can post you a couple if you need? Just PM me your address.

Title: Re: Clutch actuator ball bearing?
Post by: mr_diver on April 05, 2014, 20:30:52

thanks for info mate, the local place stocks them... called today and got a run down on the smalle loose balls they carry in stock, 3mm was one of them... I'll pop there before work Monday.
thanks for the offer mate
£1 for 20  :shrug:

I'll get some new balls for the wheel bearing on my pedal bike while I'm there