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race spec link bushes
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 7:48 pm
by RICSPEED
been told there are some needle roller type link bushes .. but i know nothing about who does them apart from its maybe a US dealer .. any one know any more ??
Re: race spec link bushes
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 8:08 pm
by Rich_T
go on, give us a clue, race links for what?
Re: race spec link bushes
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 8:38 pm
by soulsurfer
Re: race spec link bushes
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 9:04 pm
by RICSPEED
nice one mr surfer .. so ..tell me
Re: race spec link bushes
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 9:30 pm
by soulsurfer
I'll dig out the details for the needle roller and bush but the end caps are specific to your links dependent on their width to minimise side float but still enable rotation, Chris Geyton made mine.
Re: race spec link bushes
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2012 11:14 pm
by RICSPEED
soulsurfer wrote:I'll dig out the details for the needle roller and bush but the end caps are specific to your links dependent on their width to minimise side float but still enable rotation, Chris Geyton made mine.
ok .. im assuming you mean bsso racer then ... thanks

Re: race spec link bushes
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 9:52 am
by soulsurfer
Bearing
http://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/advanc ... 22&x=0&y=0
Bush
http://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/advanc ... a&x=6&y=10
Top hat dimensions, although the depths will need to be adjusted to suit your links...
Yes BSSO racer Chris

Re: race spec link bushes
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:48 am
by wack 63
Been looking for these myself,only draw back I can see is the fit between the bush and link bolt which is often sloppy although the end caps may eliminate that and if used on a road bike it would need Ser.1/2 bolts with grease nipple and the bushes drilled to allow the needles to be lubricated.
Re: race spec link bushes
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:56 am
by soulsurfer
wack 63 wrote:Been looking for these myself,only draw back I can see is the fit between the bush and link bolt which is often sloppy although the end caps may eliminate that and if used on a road bike it would need Ser.1/2 bolts with grease nipple and the bushes drilled to allow the needles to be lubricated.
The top hats are made exclusively for each link to minimise side float. The trouble with grease is the s**t will stick to it, I've ran mine without lubrication but would prefer something in there although I'm not sure it's needed

Re: race spec link bushes
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:12 am
by wack 63
You may be right but the caps would keep the dirt out.Having stripped many Vespa front hubs nearly all have needed new backplate/ caliper housing needle bearings due to rust and no greasing point but packing the bearings first then fitting the caps would probably be all that was needed.