5500C:
Does my 5500 have bearings? If not, can you or would it be good to switch to bearings. Can we?
Thunderchild:
They are not steel roller type bearings, but nonetheless by definition they are bearings.
GET:
That is true, bushings are bearings. But in common language, the 5500C has bushings. I do not think switching to bearings would be possible with any reasonable effort (anything is possible.) But, the good news is that the bushing system is excellent ;D. I can see no real advantage to the needle bearing system in the swingarm pivot. In fact, the bushing system may even be more durable and less likely to develop "play" (see one of the other threads.) Either system is going to require periodic lubrication.
Carbon_Angus:
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