Ceramic bearings

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  1. Kafka

    Kafka New Member

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    After ride from 0 to 56.000 miles in 4 years, i think is time to change the wheel bearings...
    What is your opinion to replace it to ceramic bearings?
    Some experts reported 60% less friction. It is tempting less consumption and more speed!
     
    #1 Kafka, Jan 25, 2016
  2. derchef

    derchef Well-Known Member

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    if u can find correct size
    they are pricey for an upgrade
     
    #2 derchef, Jan 26, 2016
  3. Kafka

    Kafka New Member

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    But, is there anyone who had used?
     
    #3 Kafka, Jan 26, 2016
  4. pete954

    pete954 Active Member

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    I can't really see the point in fitting them. They dont use them in racing to my knowledge and when you consider the drag on the brakes any advantage would probably be all but lost.
     
    #4 pete954, Jan 26, 2016
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  5. derchef

    derchef Well-Known Member

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    i have on my suzuki/bst
     
    #5 derchef, Jan 27, 2016
  6. Geoff Paxton

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    Ceramic bearings do not like shock loading, they are easily damaged, unless you plan to do something spectacular in a one off situation stick with the steel bearings.
     
    #6 Geoff Paxton, Jan 27, 2016
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    No performance gain to be had from fitting ceramic bearings really.;)
     
    #7 Dave, Jan 27, 2016
  8. Nigelg79

    Nigelg79 Active Member

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    56k miles with regular bearings, no need to change to a different type in my opinion. Each to their own though.
     
    #8 Nigelg79, Jan 28, 2016

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