I have developed a love/hate relationship with the www. Â See if this doesn't sound familiar to you...
Shopping is fun! Â We're just a click away from completing holiday gift buying, a new set of silverware, clothing, tools, music, movies, books and, of course, BMW pieces parts. Â Depending on your locale, there's no sales tax. Â Shipping, if not free, is approaching the price of fuel required to go shop for whatever it is you want. That's the love part.
The other end involves impatience. Â Mine. Â When I pay for something, I want it right then. Â Especially if the purchased item is holding up progress on an important project... like the fork seals in my R65.
After a harmless little post in General Announcements suggesting the local purchase of BMW-compatible bearings and seals, I was volunteered by an illustrious moderator potentate, who shall remain nameless, to develop a list of items which I had located from area bearing & industrial supply concerns.
The following should be considered as a Work in Progress as it is incomplete. Â Readers and riders are strongly encouraged to submit additions and/or corrections. Â Hopefully, this soon-to-be FAQ topic will help get you back on the road in a timely manner. Â Thanks, Justin.
Item       Size   BMW part #     Timken part #
Roller Bearing-F&R axle     40x17x14         07 11 9 985 005     30203 or 30203A
Seal-F&R axle      22x40x7       36 31 1 235 836     100117027
Trans Shaft Seal    40x26.5x9         23 12 1 338 726
Shifter Shaft Seal   26x16x7       23 12 1 338 740
Steering Tapered Bearing   28x52x16       07 11 9 985 070
Spline Drive Seal
  ( inside brake drum ) 65x85x10
Front Fork Seal    36x46x7.3/8.8    31 42 1 230 001
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