1. 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
    WR = 2st Enduro & CR = 2st Cross

250-500cc 2001 WR 360 Steering Bearing Size?

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by Darren R, Dec 23, 2013.

  1. Darren R Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Boones Mill VA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1996 WXC 360, 2002 WR360
    Other Motorcycles:
    Harley Davidson
    I recently picked up a 2001 WR360 with bad steering bearings. In the process of teardown I see the ID of the bearing is 29mm. According to All Balls their bearing for that bike is 25mm ID (part number 22-1032) . They must have that wrong??? I do see they have a part number 22-1026 that fits most all KTMs and a lot of newer Husky. Am I to assume the latter one is what I need? I need to make an order to Halls or Bills-maybe they have a complete kit as well. Thanks!
  2. 2premo Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC
    some of the All Balls stuff is Chinese you would be better with OEM or check a bearing house with the numbers on the bearing and races
  3. Xriderdown Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    La Center, Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR360 SW / WR360 IT / FE501 AU
    Other Motorcycles:
    BUL MK3,KAW KE100,CZ 988-1,YAM FZ1
    I was pleasantly surprised to pull Timken tapered roller bearings out of my 2000 WR360. You can't ask for a better OE bearing than that. If you want the best quality bearing, you can buy Timken bearings at an auto parts store. However I believe the seals can only be purchased from either a Husky dealer or motorcycle aftermarket. I bought the complete after market kit from Bill's and I purchase the Timken bearings separately. The aftermarket kits are very affordable. I found it worth it to have a couple of spare bearings in case of an emergency.
  4. oneal Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    uk
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1999 wr 250 returned home.
    Other Motorcycles:
    07 TE 450 2005 TE 450 1999 CR 125
    SKF also do W64 series bearings which are filled with soild oil and are self lubricating. So no more messy greasing just inspect your bearings every so often.
  5. Darren R Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Boones Mill VA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1996 WXC 360, 2002 WR360
    Other Motorcycles:
    Harley Davidson
    Thanks for the info. I would prefer the Timken bearing as well. On another quick note-is the park tool race remover worth buying?
  6. Xriderdown Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    La Center, Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR360 SW / WR360 IT / FE501 AU
    Other Motorcycles:
    BUL MK3,KAW KE100,CZ 988-1,YAM FZ1
    I have always used an exhaust pipe expansion tool. There also very affordable and available at most auto parts stores. Harbor Freight probably carries them as we'll. You can expand it inside the steering head and pop the bearings out very easily.

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  7. 2premo Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Northern NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
    Other Motorcycles:
    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC
    OK you have my curiosity which part of that tool engages the race you are trying to remove
  8. Darren R Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Boones Mill VA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1996 WXC 360, 2002 WR360
    Other Motorcycles:
    Harley Davidson
    It looks like you might insert the tool inside the the steering neck then expand it to the size of the race then whack it somehow?
  9. Kyle Tarry Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Portland, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 WR 300, 2006 TE 610
    Other Motorcycles:
    Ducati Monster S2R 800
    That is brilliant.

    The only issue I see is that the smallest one at HF only goes down to 1 1/8, while the bearings are often 1 inch ID:

    http://www.harborfreight.com/small-tail-pipe-expander-69550.html

    Still, I wonder if that unit has a bit more range than they say... Probably worth 6 bucks to find out.
  10. flyingbob Administrator

    Location:
    USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    01&02WR360_02WR250_02CR250_12WB165
    Other Motorcycles:
    01 VOR400_07 TM450_22 GG250_07 Tuono
    I just went through this exercise on my recently acquired 2001 WR360. The parts book shows item 1513 07001 as the steering bearing kit. This is the 25x50x17.5mm size listed for the WR. BUT, my stem is the 29x50x17.5mm CR size. Measure your stem!!! If you have the 25mm stem, I have two sets of genuine Timken bearings with the seals I'll hook you up with! In the race removal process, I've always had to take a dremel cutoff wheel and remove a half-moon shaped area just above the race to get enough material to hit against when punching out the race. Two spots, 180 degrees apart. Had to do this on every 2000, 2001 & 2002 bike I've owned. The various pullers I've tried never worked. Not enough race sticking out. Never tried the expanding exhaust tool, though... could be the ticket!
  11. flyingbob Administrator

    Location:
    USA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    01&02WR360_02WR250_02CR250_12WB165
    Other Motorcycles:
    01 VOR400_07 TM450_22 GG250_07 Tuono
    Halls will have the Timken kit. They do sell the AllBalls kit, too.
  12. Xriderdown Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    La Center, Washington
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR360 SW / WR360 IT / FE501 AU
    Other Motorcycles:
    BUL MK3,KAW KE100,CZ 988-1,YAM FZ1
    The tool I have will reduce down to 1 1/2 inches. I haven't owned a bike this tool wouldn't work on. Keep in mind while the bearing ID's are small, the races your popping out have a larger ID. By the way I align the square edge of the race with the the o-ring groove on the expander tool then expand it until I hook the square edge of the tool to the race......then whack it.

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