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tapered steering bearing install
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ChuckD New Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2005 Posts: 6 Location: CA
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Posted: August 29, 2005, 11:05 am Post subject: tapered steering bearing install |
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Hey All,
I'm getting that sticky feeling with the steering on my ride and it's time to swap out to the tappered steering bearings.
Can someone out there give a guy some advice or any help in doing this mod.
What should I look for when doing this?
What should I avoid?
Is there a procedure I should follow?
It seems like a simple mod, I've just never done it before!
Thanks, Chuck
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grizld1 Full Member
Joined: Jun 20, 2005 Posts: 594 Location: Carbondale, IL
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Posted: August 29, 2005, 2:35 pm Post subject: Re: tapered steering bearing install |
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It's a pretty straightforward procedure. Pop the old races off the steering stem and out of the steering head, drive the new races in with a wooden or plastic drift, lube up the bearings and reinstall. The main thing is to start the new races straight and drive 'em straight. I've done the install a few times, and only had a problem once, when a race wouldn't drive without cocking. A little 320 paper and patience cured that; the machining inside the steering head was a little rough and had to be cleaned up.
Tapered rollers tend to lose grease from the top down, so it's a real good idea to give 'em an annual relubing. The results are worth the extra maintenance.
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mo650chopper WebMaster
Joined: Mar 13, 2005 Posts: 544 Location: Lonedell, Missouri
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Posted: August 29, 2005, 9:13 pm Post subject: Re: tapered steering bearing install |
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I was hoping you'd give some wisdom on this grizld1 as this is on my winter "To Do List" as well as progressive springs, Fork Brace and fork boots.
_________________ Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body. But rather
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ChuckD New Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2005 Posts: 6 Location: CA
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Posted: August 30, 2005, 9:30 pm Post subject: Re: tapered steering bearing install |
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thanks, grizld1
I'll be attacking this soon and share the results.
Chuck
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Tomterrific Full Member
Joined: Jul 30, 2005 Posts: 149 Location: Columbus, Ohio
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Posted: September 2, 2005, 9:04 pm Post subject: Re: tapered steering bearing install |
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I just saw a great tool made for removing steering head bearings. Think of a long tube with 4 lengthwise cuts about half way up. The cut tube has the 4 cuts flared out slightly, looks like an old broom. The tool is pulled through the steering head until the 4 flares spring out inside, push back slightly to engage the bearing. The other end of the tube sticks out of the steering head and is tapped with a hammer to remove the opposite bearing. Bad description but neat tool idea.
Tom Graham
Columbus, Ohio
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Phred Full Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2005 Posts: 110 Location: St. Louis, MO metro area
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Posted: September 15, 2005, 8:28 pm Post subject: Re: tapered steering bearing install |
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I had no trouble removing mine with a metal drift (or was it a screwdriver) and a hammer or mallet. They pop out pretty easy-they are not much more than a large washer with a groove stamped in it. When you see it start to move, you've won. Inspect the inside of the neck before installing the new races. Mine ('75) has weld material pretty close to both ends of the neck tube, and requires a bit of attention with a die grinder or Dremel tool.
_________________ "Phred"
'75 "Project YamaHog" or "Project Yamabob" or my wife's favorite "pile of crap in the garage" |
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Jack Full Member
Joined: Mar 15, 2005 Posts: 411
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Posted: September 15, 2005, 9:25 pm Post subject: Re: tapered steering bearing install |
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Although there are several methods of removing and installing races & bearings, having a BMW has tought me to preheat the race area and freeze the races themslves and they fall in effortlessly.........Jack
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mo650chopper WebMaster
Joined: Mar 13, 2005 Posts: 544 Location: Lonedell, Missouri
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Posted: December 26, 2005, 10:51 pm Post subject: Re: tapered steering bearing install |
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I installed a set on my XS today. Went pretty smooth considering my lack of proper tools. I can't wait to ride it with the new bearings, the original ball bearings were terrible. I'm also installing the progressive springs along with my recently installed fork brace. should be a lot better handling scooter now.
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