Steering head bearing replacement: Difference between revisions

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'''<<<These aren't really sealed bearings, are they?>>>''' And no, I'm not going to use his crappy pictures.

'''<<<These aren't really sealed bearings, are they? Look like roller bearings to me.>>>''' And no, I'm not going to use his crappy pictures.

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'''>>>Does the steering stem detach from the lower triple or is it part of it?>>>''' I can't figure out how it's attached.

'''>>>Does the steering stem detach from the lower triple or is it part of it?>>>'''

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'''>>>This whole next part is completely unintelligible.>>>'''

'''>>>This whole next part is completely unintelligible.>>>''' I can kind of figure it out, but I don't have enough knowledge to rewrite it.

You should also tighten the handlebar holder bolts for the next step, but loosen them for the tightening of the other bolts, so you can square the forks later. Use some logic for "how loose?". Tighten the bolts on the triple clamps good (dont want them to give when you set them), but things like the axel extra loose. Once we have the front end back together, take the bike off of its supports and let the front wheel touch the ground. Jump up and down, or do anything to compress, on the forks, you're trying to push, pull, and contort the forks, squaring them off in the process. Its best to do this outside or with a partner so you dont fall over. Dont get over enthusiastic though, you just want them to get set properly, not brake them, or your back.

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Tighten all the bolts, then check them all again. Snug the stem bolt ~~(not the nut that you already did)~~. Reassemble the horn, fairings, and gas tank. Put the bike on its centerstand. Turn the bars left and right, feeling for any notches or excess of friction. If there is too much, ~~you will need to remove~~ the

Tighten all the bolts, then check them all again. Snug the top stem bolt. Reassemble the horn, fairings, and gas tank. Put the bike on its centerstand. Turn the bars left and right, feeling for any notches or excess of friction. If there is too much, readjust the tightness of the stem nut.

~~'''<<<stem bolt and play with~~ the stem nut~~>>>''' (Is there a wrong word here? Like maybe 'bolt'?)~~

~~until it feels as if there is no friction or notches, and then replace the '''<<<stem bolt>>>'''~~.

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Go for a very quick test ride, come back to tighten everything again.

Go for a very quick test ride, then come back to tighten everything again. Recheck the stem nut torque after riding for a week or two, to make sure it hasn't settled and become loose.

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-'''<<<These aren't really sealed bearings, are they?>>>''' And no, I'm not going to use his crappy pictures.
+'''<<<These aren't really sealed bearings, are they? Look like roller bearings to me.>>>''' And no, I'm not going to use his crappy pictures.
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+'''>>>Does the steering stem detach from the lower triple or is it part of it?>>>''' I can't figure out how it's attached.
-'''>>>Does the steering stem detach from the lower triple or is it part of it?>>>'''
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-'''>>>This whole next part is completely unintelligible.>>>'''
+'''>>>This whole next part is completely unintelligible.>>>''' I can kind of figure it out, but I don't have enough knowledge to rewrite it.
 You should also tighten the handlebar holder bolts for the next step, but loosen them for the tightening of the other bolts, so you can square the forks later. Use some logic for "how loose?". Tighten the bolts on the triple clamps good (dont want them to give when you set them), but things like the axel extra loose. Once we have the front end back together, take the bike off of its supports and let the front wheel touch the ground. Jump up and down, or do anything to compress, on the forks, you're trying to push, pull, and contort the forks, squaring them off in the process. Its best to do this outside or with a partner so you dont fall over. Dont get over enthusiastic though, you just want them to get set properly, not brake them, or your back.
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-Tighten all the bolts, then check them all again. Snug the stem bolt (not the nut that you already did). Reassemble the horn, fairings, and gas tank. Put the bike on its centerstand. Turn the bars left and right, feeling for any notches or excess of friction. If there is too much, you will need to remove the
+Tighten all the bolts, then check them all again. Snug the top stem bolt.  Reassemble the horn, fairings, and gas tank. Put the bike on its centerstand. Turn the bars left and right, feeling for any notches or excess of friction. If there is too much, readjust the tightness of the stem nut.
-'''<<<stem bolt and play with the stem nut>>>''' (Is there a wrong word here? Like maybe 'bolt'?)
-until it feels as if there is no friction or notches, and then replace the '''<<<stem bolt>>>'''.
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-Go for a very quick test ride, come back to tighten everything again.
+Go for a very quick test ride, then come back to tighten everything again. Recheck the stem nut torque after riding for a week or two, to make sure it hasn't settled and become loose.