ST1300 Rear Preloader Ball Bearing

[Jay51]

OMG I lost the ball bearing in my rear pre-load adjuster. Does anyone know what size it is and where I can get a replacement quick?

Too embarrassed to say my name

 

[Paul]

The ball size is .155 inch. 3.97 mm. I found that they are used in small power tools.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/326985944779

 

[Obo]

Been there, done that.

I just pulled apart an old bearing I had in the garage and took the ball out of it. I believe it's a 4mm / 5/32" ball.

 

[MidLife]

OMG I lost the ball bearing in my rear pre-load adjuster. Does anyone know what size it is and where I can get a replacement quick?

Too embarrassed to say my name

Also.....the adjuster and shock will work just fine without it!

 

[Obo]

Also.....the adjuster and shock will work just fine without it!

Yup, it has no bearing on it's operation...

 

[dduelin]

"If the ball flies out when removing the knob and is lost you can go to Ace Hardware and get a 4mm or 5/32 ball bearing"

https://www.st-owners.com/forums/threads/st1300-pre-load-fluid-replacement.106715/

 

[Jay51]

Been there, done that.

I just pulled apart an old bearing I had in the garage and took the ball out of it. I believe it's a 4mm / 5/32" ball.

I am used to adjusting it by the sound of clicks

 

[Jay51]

"If the ball flies out when removing the knob and is lost you can go to Ace Hardware and get a 4mm or 5/32 ball bearing"

https://www.st-owners.com/forums/threads/st1300-pre-load-fluid-replacement.106715/

Thank you!