1996 Kona Sex Too frame bearings

[fitzroybikeco]

After riding this a lot of the past few weeks I have just noticed a small creek from the rear suspension bearings. I am wondering what my options are here? Pull is apart and clean etc. But what if they are toast does anyone have a set lying around they want to sell me, (long shot I know).

Or does anyone know if the later models of the frame like the ones on this link http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/130655093985 ... 1423.l2649

might work?

Suggestions please as I really like this bike want to keep it up and running. Thanks in advance.

 

[66 triumph daytona]

Drop this guy a mail,he may put you straight.2 years back I got a set for my 97 King Kikapu on the bay so you may be lucky.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kona-Bush-kit ... 1e65c55740

 

[Gruff]

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The rear triangle just has " Top Hat" bushes readily available on ebay. On my '97 U'hu i removed the main frame bearings and took them to my local bearing supplier who matched them.
You could try just stripping and cleaning and replacing just the top hat bushes as removing the main bearing was a bit of a bit of a pig.
good luck

 

[66 triumph daytona]

The main bearing was difficult to remove but worth it as at this stage these things are 18 or so years old.If you are going to your local bearing supplier try and get marine grade SKF bearings as they are infinitely better than the originals and should last the life of the frame.The ones I got online were marine grade SKF and way cheaper than local supplier prices.

 

[fitzroybikeco]

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Thanks Guys, will look into this and see what I can find, you have given me a little bit of hope.