TIMKEN 1-INCH TAPERED BEARING RACE HARLEY HEAD CUP 1949-2026 & SPORTSTER 1978-2026

Renew the support of your steering or transmission bearing with this Timken race for 1-inch tapered bearings. It is a specific component for replacing a damaged, scored or worn race, helping maintain the correct bearing seat in compatible applications.

Main features

• Part type: individual race for a tapered bearing.
• Compatible bearing inner diameter: 1 inch.
• Brand: Timken.
• Use: designed to work with compatible Timken tapered bearings.
• Contents: one bearing race.

Use and purpose

• Suitable for steering head repairs, where the race must provide a precise seat for the tapered bearing.
• Also used at the pinion shaft position on certain Sportster models.
• Replacement is recommended when wear, pitting, scoring or damage could affect smooth rotation.
• For a reliable repair, check the condition of the matching bearing and housing surface before installation.

Compatibility / recommended use

• Steering head: Harley-Davidson Big Twin 1949-2026, except FLT/Touring and Trike 2014-2026.
• Steering head: XL Sportster 1982-2022, V-Rod 2002-2017, Buell XB 1995-2010 and Pan America RA1250 2020-2026.
• Steering head: RH1250S Sportster S 2021-2026, RH975T Nightster 2022-2026 and RH975S Nightster Special 2023-2026.
• XL Sportster 1978-1981: steering head use only with the corresponding tapered bearing.
• Pinion shaft: XL Sportster 1997-2002.

A race in good condition is essential for the bearing to operate correctly. At Iguana Custom you will find replacement parts to keep your Harley-Davidson performing with the precision and reliability every ride demands.