Topic: Where Can I Get Rear Wheel Bearings For a 750K8?

[liPPy]

Z1 has nothing for this year.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

[liPPy]

Does this set work?

http://www.allballsracing.com/25-1362.html

The All Balls site is almost contradictory - a 1978 K1-K5?! :

"Application   Wheel Bearing - Seal Kit - Rear Honda CB650 79-82, CB750 C 80-82, CB750A 76-78, CB750K 750 Four 79-82, CB750K1-K5 750 Four 69-78, CB750L 79, CB750SC 82-83"

[johnrdupree]

A CB750K8 doesn't really exist.  In 1976 they stopped using the K(number) designations and went to a model year designation.  I'm guessing you have a 1978 CB750K, in which case the All Balls kit should work.

You could also get the bearings from Honda, they still sell them.  The part numbers you need are:

96140-63040-10    BEARING (6304U)    $12.89 (2 needed, for the hub)
96140-63050-10    BEARING (6305U)    $14.27 (1 needed, for the sprocket carrier)

These are Motogrid's prices.  Your local dealer will probably be a little higher.

The numbers in parentheses are the bearing type, in this case 6304 and 6305.  The U means they are unsealed.  If you do a Google Shopping search for bearings add -2RS to the end of the number for sealed versions (6304-2RS).  You should be able to find some quality bearings for not too much money.  I used Nachi brand from www.VXB.com in my 550.  If you have a bearing supply place close to you they should be able to help out, too.

You may want to get a new oil seal for the sprocket carrier, too:

90753-283-000    OIL SEAL (34X55X9)    $9.42

Of course, the All Balls kit already has that.

Good Luck,
~john

[johnrdupree]

Napa's got em part # 6302-2RSJ

He needs rears, the 6302s are for the front.

~john

[liPPy]

Thanks johnrdupree That's the kind of full & detailed answer I was looking for.

The All Balls site is similarly vague regarding the head bearings but I went ahead and installed those without issue.

I thought the OEM bearings were frowned up as they are not double sealed hence my All Balls pursuit...

And yes, the bike in question is a 1978 750K.

[Trav-i]

Also any local industrial bearing supplier would have them as well.  That's where I got the bearnings for my rear wheel.  They were considerably cheaper then everywhere I checked, a lot of our local stores get their bearing supply from the dealer anyway.  I saved cause I cut out the middle man.

[BobbyR]

I have a 78K also. Just contact Z1, he knows what you need, I got mine there last year.

[754]

 Princess auto has the 6304 for 6 bux each....... of course they are probably off shore ones.................................. PLUS big Plus if you let us know where you are would determine wether we tell you if that is applicable to the country you live in..

[bollingball]

Got mine from NAPA had them the next day SKF brand. I have allways called my bike a 750K8 did not know that was wrong way to say it

                                     Ken

[BobbyR]

Got mine from NAPA had them the next day SKF brand. I have allways called my bike a 750K8 did not know that was wrong way to say it

                                     Ken

We all call them K8s. There is some controversy over if there was a K0 since the Japanese do not use  0 since it means no progress. Some would call a 78 a K7.  Call it a K8 all you like.

[Tree]

I bought front and rear all balls bearing kits from Z1 within the last 3 months for my '78 750K (notice how I avoided the K8   ).  All Balls part numbers 25-1307 (front two) and 25-1362  (rear 3).  Packages include the bearings and all the seals.   I confirmed via email with Z1 that these were the correct sets before I bought them.

[liPPy]

Thanks all! Looks like i can order direct from All Balls or contact Z1.

PLUS big Plus if you let us know where you are would determine wether we tell you if that is applicable to the country you live in..

Done 

[BobbyR]

When they arrive, put them in the freezer until you are ready to install.

[johnrdupree]

We all call them K8s. There is some controversy over if there was a K0 since the Japanese do not use  0 since it means no progress. Some would call a 78 a K7.  Call it a K8 all you like.

The only reason I brought that up is it makes searching fiches and online vendors more difficult.  I'm not trying to change change anyone's nomenclature, just trying to make it easier for folks to find what they're after.

~john