Steering head bearing replacement: Difference between revisions
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If you think there is a problem after you do the testing, you're going to have to take apart the front of your bike to get at the bearings. If they feel pretty bad, you might want to order parts before you do this. If you just want to lube the bearings, the directions are basically the same, except for removing & replacing the parts. | If you think there is a problem after you do the testing, you're going to have to take apart the front of your bike to get at the bearings. If they feel pretty bad, you might want to order parts before you do this. If you just want to lube the bearings, the directions are basically the same, except for removing & replacing the parts. | ||
If your races are notched, dented, or otherwise not smooth inside, you should replace them. Check to see that the bearings are in good shape and not pitted. If they just need to be lubed, see [[Lubing the bearings | If your races are notched, dented, or otherwise not smooth inside, you should replace them. Check to see that the bearings are in good shape and not pitted. If they just need to be lubed, see the (as yet unwritten) [[Lubing the steering head bearings|Lubing the bearings]] article. | ||
If you want to replace the bearings with OEM parts, you need to get everything shown in these diagrams: | If you want to replace the bearings with OEM parts, you need to get everything shown in these diagrams: | ||