Bushes and Bearings - Titus Rockstar

[zappa]

Anybody know where I can get a replacement set of bushings and bearings, rear swingarm pivot, for a Titus Rockstar. Locally.

On-line seems pricey, R600-R700. Or the specs to get at a bearing supplier. Thanks

[amasendeinja]

I think you're unlikely to get the complete set locally. The bearing certainly - they always use Enduro bearings so Rushsports will have them. If Titus have stuck to the same bearing types across their range of frames the main pivot ones will be 6902 (likely 4 of these) and 698 for the rocker ones (also 4 required). In both cases I would order the MAX ones. The bushings you're unlikely to find locally.

 

I would suggest you write to Titus, Michael the GM is a great guy and really friendly and always helpful. Confirm with him what the Rockstar's bearing numbers are and ask if the bushings are also Enduro and get their numbers too then order from Rushsports who are also very helpful always. I doubt very much that Michael's going to sweat about you not wanting to order a $60 bearing/bushing set from him, so be straight up with him as to why you want the info. Hope this helps.

[zappa]

Thanks for the info. Will send him a mail now.

[amasendeinja]

Zappa, one more thing if you're going to do the bearing replacement yourself. If the main pivot design is the same as on the FTM then there is a "loose" aluminium sleeve inside the main pivot that has to be VERY lightly compressed between the 2 inner bearings. It's the same diameter as the inner race and needs to be lined up perfectly inside and only just compressed against the bearing inner races. Too much and you sideload the bearings. If you don't have the right kit then lining the damn thing up perfectly is a nightmare. So unless you have a proper bearing press kit (not the homemade threaded rod, washers and nuts setup) I'd suggest either getting your LBS to do it or buy an extra set of bearings for when you cock it up. I did and it took all of 3 rides to toast the bearings and I had to replace them. It's a pretty kuk design and Titus' bearing replacement procedure is silent on just what a ballache this is. Maybe the Rockstar is different, but I'd rather give you the heads-up just in case! The replacement of other bearings and bushes are a doddle.