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Posted by drifter-paul
- December 07, 2016, 21:52:48 PMThanks Troll,
The postage from US is an additional $44-49.
I can get them from All Balls New Zealand (appears Aus may not have them).
Posted by Troll
- December 07, 2016, 07:56:49 AMhttp://www.allballsracing.com/22-1031.html
$44...fits all vulcans
Posted by drifter-paul
- December 06, 2016, 19:55:27 PMThanks Troll,
Do you have their part number, I could only get up wheel bearings for the Drifter when I did a search on them ?
Posted by Troll
- December 06, 2016, 09:39:42 AMThe "ALL Balls" kit is $40 for the whole thing. Includes new seals. Put them in @ 50,000 or so, now I have 110,000 with no problems
Posted by drifter-paul
- December 06, 2016, 01:28:55 AMThe shake is getting more pronounced or I'm maybe just more conscious of it. Bearings are $50 US each, plus the now exorbitant shipping since the Free Trade Agreement 
Anyone used non EOM, I doubt they are actually made by Kawasaki ??
Posted by drifter-paul
- November 19, 2016, 17:32:05 PMThanks Greenbank/everyone. I blame the cupping on all the roundabouts we (AU) now have, as it is more distinct on the right side, as the tyres wear.
The tyres are Bridgestone Exedra , same as I always run, except for one early experiment with Mitchelin.
These tyres only have less than 2000 miles on them. The bearings were checked and greased about 20,000 miles age.
Will try to get out somewhere quite and test on some corners.
I put on a zerk fitting on my California Moto Guzzi - then sold it 
Posted by greenbarn
- November 18, 2016, 23:36:42 PMRun yer hand over the front tire, and see if there are any cupping or irregular wear.
Posted by drifter-paul
- November 18, 2016, 23:14:41 PMBeen in the bush for a while.
Thanks for the comments, guys. Still monitoring it, I think it may be getting wider spread.
Will update this post, when I get it resolved.
Posted by DC
- November 14, 2016, 11:16:54 AMQuote from: pcarrell on November 05, 2016, 22:40:09 PMAt my inspection last month, the tech said the tires had the cupping going on but, technically he couldn't fail them. The wobble I had before was due to the stem bearing. After having that changed out,k it was good to go.How many miles are on the tires? Vulcan's are known for this; as the tires wear it often happens. Some say it's the angle of the front forks that causes the tires to wear in a slight cupping pattern, but you can feel it in the tire if you run your hand around the tread. It's subtle, but it's there. Changing out the tires is the fix.
Posted by greenbarn
- November 13, 2016, 22:32:22 PMDitto on the tire most likey. Neck bearing is more likely to feel weird in corners.
Posted by Trall
- November 12, 2016, 19:49:24 PMAny updates. Like PC and most said prob tires.
This is a good time and good measure to do the Zerk fitting mod by adding one to your steering bearing area.
Posted by pcarrell
- November 05, 2016, 22:40:09 PMHow many miles are on the tires? Vulcan's are known for this; as the tires wear it often happens. Some say it's the angle of the front forks that causes the tires to wear in a slight cupping pattern, but you can feel it in the tire if you run your hand around the tread. It's subtle, but it's there. Changing out the tires is the fix.
Posted by tj
- November 04, 2016, 21:39:08 PMQuote from: drifter-paul on November 03, 2016, 20:49:19 PMi had a similar problem at 60-80kph...checked all the things you've listed.When using my throttle friction lock, I've noticed a handlebar wobble at 60 kph , not there at 40, 50 70, ,80 or 110 kph (our various speed limits - school zone, builtup area, etc). This is when i've taken my hands off the handlebars. I put my hands back before it goes to a tankslapper. Sometimes I have to take my gloves off to relieve carpal tunnel pain or adjust a flapping helmet strap. Tyre pressures are correct. Swing arm bearings replaced 10,000 k ago.
I'm thinking, in order of ease/cost
1 - jack the front wheel up and check free play
2 - remove front wheel and have wheel balance check done
3 - check/replace steering head bearingsWhat are the symptoms for worn steering bearings ? Do they start at just one speed
Any other suggestions. Thanks
i had the wheels trued and the wobble disappeared...however it felt like i was riding a horse. ended up changing the tires to bridgestone (from michelin commander II's) and viola problem gone.
hope you find it!
Posted by Troll
- November 04, 2016, 09:52:07 AMwhat kind of tire do you have? I had a similar issue with both my W-650 and my 1500 Drifter at the same speed. I replaced the front tire on the W from a Metzeler ME-33 to a Continental Conti attack and the problem disappeared. I replaced the worn out Michelin Commander on the Drifter with a Metzeler ME888 and the problem disappeared, as well.
Posted by drifter-paul
- November 03, 2016, 20:49:19 PMWhen using my throttle friction lock, I've noticed a handlebar wobble at 60 kph , not there at 40, 50 70, ,80 or 110 kph (our various speed limits - school zone, builtup area, etc). This is when i've taken my hands off the handlebars. I put my hands back before it goes to a tankslapper. Sometimes I have to take my gloves off to relieve carpal tunnel pain or adjust a flapping helmet strap. Tyre pressures are correct. Swing arm bearings replaced 10,000 k ago.
I'm thinking, in order of ease/cost
1 - jack the front wheel up and check free play
2 - remove front wheel and have wheel balance check done
3 - check/replace steering head bearings
What are the symptoms for worn steering bearings ? Do they start at just one speed Any other suggestions. Thanks 