steering head bearrings

tommymac · 03-21-2011, 08:11 AM

Man this project has fought me every step of the way.

When I removed the upper outer race I broke it when chiseling it out. The lower race came out fine, I was going to use it as a spacer when trying to press in the new races. I was going to cut it with the dremmelso it had a little give so I can get it out of the steering head rather easily. Well that was a mistake, damn thing snapped in half.

I was able to use part of it to get the upper race set, but its not going to help at all on the lower. I may try to jb weld it since I will be using a threaded rod and some washers to try and press it into the frame.

G-Rex · 03-21-2011, 09:37 AM

Do you happen to have a bearing driver set? Something like this?

I have a bearing driver set, and that's exactly what I use for knocking races into place. A few good hits with a deadblow hammer and you're done.

tommymac · 03-21-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

Do you happen to have a bearing driver set? Something like this?

I have a bearing driver set, and that's exactly what I use for knocking races into place. A few good hits with a deadblow hammer and you're done.

I owe ya a beer for that one, will be off to HF later to get me one. I was going to see if I could find a washer of the right size to use, but for 30 bucks its money well spent.

G-Rex · 03-21-2011, 11:07 AM

Excellent. I know it'll be a good beer.

Also, go ahead and toss the race in the freezer before you head to HF.

Particle Man · 03-21-2011, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

Also, go ahead and toss the race in the freezer before you head to HF.

totally this - it works so much better that way.

tommymac · 03-21-2011, 11:12 AM

Already done, made the top one go in a little easier.

Funny you mention the good beer. We were at a tasting for great south bay brewery on sat. Was talking with a lady whos friends drink bud. I told her I have friends who are on either extreme, they drink bud, or will pass on the yuengling or sams and ask what do I have stashed away

03-21-2011, 08:11 AM	#1
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	steering head bearrings Man this project has fought me every step of the way. When I removed the upper outer race I broke it when chiseling it out. The lower race came out fine, I was going to use it as a spacer when trying to press in the new races. I was going to cut it with the dremmelso it had a little give so I can get it out of the steering head rather easily. Well that was a mistake, damn thing snapped in half. I was able to use part of it to get the upper race set, but its not going to help at all on the lower. I may try to jb weld it since I will be using a threaded rod and some washers to try and press it into the frame.

03-21-2011, 09:37 AM	#2
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	Do you happen to have a bearing driver set? Something like this? I have a bearing driver set, and that's exactly what I use for knocking races into place. A few good hits with a deadblow hammer and you're done. __________________

03-21-2011, 11:07 AM	#4
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	Excellent. I know it'll be a good beer. Also, go ahead and toss the race in the freezer before you head to HF. __________________

03-21-2011, 11:12 AM	#6
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	Already done, made the top one go in a little easier. Funny you mention the good beer. We were at a tasting for great south bay brewery on sat. Was talking with a lady whos friends drink bud. I told her I have friends who are on either extreme, they drink bud, or will pass on the yuengling or sams and ask what do I have stashed away