Steering Bearing for Ducati Monster 821: Racing Spec
This steering bearing is built for the Ducati Monster 821 and supplied to a written specification, so the part that comes off the line in the next order matches the one you approved. Fitment, base material and finish are fixed before sampling starts — that is what keeps the racing spec programme stable once it moves from first order to repeat order.
Most buyers come to us after something went wrong: inconsistent hardness between lots, or packing that arrived crushed at the port. Both are avoidable when the specification is written down before bulk and the approved sample is kept as the reference.
Specification
| Part | Steering Bearing |
|---|---|
| Fitment | Ducati Monster 821 |
| Version | Racing Spec |
| Base material | High Density Foam |
| Typical use | Mining Sites |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-35 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 9001 |
What decides whether it lasts
- Material — High Density Foam is the base; treat any substitution as a new approval.
- Hardness and heat treatment — recorded per lot, not per batch of paperwork.
- Fitment tolerance — checked on the actual Ducati Monster 821 mounting, not on a catalogue drawing.
- Finish — anodising holds up where the machine sees salt, mud and daily washing.
- Packing — individual packing plus inner cartons sized for the workshop bench.
Processes used on this line
- surface grinding
- ultrasonic cleaning
- heat treatment
- robot welding
- CNC machining
- precision stamping
Fitment notes
Keep the old part until the new one is on the bench. Comparing them side by side settles questions a photograph never will.
Where it is used
The racing spec build is the one most often ordered for mining sites. Riders also fit it for wet weather riding, coastal delivery, ride-hailing fleets, off-road trails.
Ordering
- Confirm the model year and frame number before ordering.
- Approve a sample made from the actual bulk material.
- Fix the packing and marking at quotation stage.
- Book inspection before the balance payment, not after it.
Questions buyers ask
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 200 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the ISO 9001-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. ISO 9001 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Can you match an existing sample?
Send a sample and we will reverse-engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk starts.
Ask for the current catalogue and the specification sheet for this line.
