I picked up a 02 F4i that was pretty beat up. So i pulled the steering stem out and pulled out both bearings. The top had a ball bearing and the bottom had a tapered race bearing. My problem is that every part site shows that the bottom has a ball bearing. So what kind of bearing goes in the bottom? Don't want to order or install the wrong bearing. Any help would be great.

 

step 1) click internet exploror/safari

step 2) google.com

step 3) type "2002 f4i steering stem bearing kit"

step 4) find ALL *****

step 5) purchase

if you're planning on replacing the bearings anyway it doesn't matter whats on the bike now

 

my f1 had ball bearings when i did them, and the replacement was both tapered roller bearings. never had a problem after that, but it did confuse me at first as well.