[jambo]

The steering head bearings on the Kwak died at ~16k, the next set have done 24k so far with no signs of wear. I think the major difference was that the first set had been installed by the factory "sans grease" and I hadn't done anything about it. Bearings on bikes never seem to have any of the damn stuff in out of the factory.

So I'd say it may be a toughie under warranty, but a set put in and greased frequently (I re-grease every time I've got the forks out, about every 10k or so) will last much longer.


Jambo

Edit: Ask for it to be done under warranty. You never know.