ATHENA Steering Bearing Kit for SUZUKI DL 650, DL 1000 2007-2019

The ATHENA P400485250003 steering head bearing kit is designed for SUZUKI DL 650, DL 1000 from 2007 to 2019. The steering head bearings let the triple clamps turn in the steering head of the frame. When marked or loose, they make the steering notchy and vague, and give play at the front under braking.

Specifications

• Brand: ATHENA
• Manufacturer part number: P400485250003
• EAN code: 8051757197026
• Weight: 260 g

When to replace it?

• Notchy steering: it catches in the straight-ahead position in small jerks.
• Play at the front under braking, clunking in the steering head.
• Steering that feels stiff or uneven as you turn the bars.

Check the steering head tightness regularly and replace the bearings as soon as the steering becomes notchy. Always replace the top and bottom bearings together, with their bearing races (cups).

Fitting tips

1. Support the bike with the front wheel off the ground and remove the fork and the lower triple clamp.
2. Drive the old races out of the steering head and the lower bearing off the stem of the clamp.
3. Fit the new parts straight, packed with waterproof grease.
4. Reassemble and adjust the steering head tightness: no play, but no tight spot, then tighten to the manual's torque.

Why ATHENA?

Athena, an Italian company founded in 1973 near Vicenza, designs gaskets, pistons and cylinder kits for motorcycles. An OEM supplier to KTM, Ducati, Fantic, Piaggio and Triumph and a partner of the MXGP world championship, it develops its parts on the test bench and on the track with racing teams.

Spare parts and items to plan

• Grease : MOTUL 400 g
• Fork oil seals : SKF OSB-43K · SKF OSB-43S

Compatibility

Check the exact model and year of your bike in the list below before ordering.

Fits:
SUZUKI DL 650 2019
SUZUKI DL 650 2018
SUZUKI DL 650 2017
SUZUKI DL 650 2016
SUZUKI DL 650 2015
SUZUKI DL 650 2014
SUZUKI DL 650 2013
SUZUKI DL 650 2012
SUZUKI DL 650 2011
SUZUKI DL 650 2010
SUZUKI DL 650 2009
SUZUKI DL 650 2008
SUZUKI DL 650 2007
SUZUKI DL 1000 2019
SUZUKI DL 1000 2018
SUZUKI DL 1000 2017
SUZUKI DL 1000 2016
SUZUKI DL 1000 2015
SUZUKI DL 1000 2014