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People GT 300i / Kymco GTI 300i Steering Bearings
« on: October 16, 2021, 06:34:54 PM »
My GT300i People developed some alarming handling characteristics – it tries to ‘tuck in’ on low speed turns. After jacking up the front end, turning the bars from side to side I diagnosed notched steering bearings needing replacement. The motorcycle was involved in a minor accident with the previous owner – I suspect this as the cause. Does anyone have any experience in buying and replacing steering bearings? I like the idea of switching to taper roller bearings I think they would offer better handling and I wouldn’t have to search for those pesky tiny spherical bearings if I accidently dropped some during installation. I have tried a quick search on line but cannot find any spherical or roller bearing kits. The Kymco dealer is asking $90 for both upper and lower bearings which is insanely expensive compared to aftermarket taper roller kits. If there isn’t a kit made specifically for the GTi300 where would I measure to see if a kit for a different motorcycle would fit? Thanks in advance.