slyxdevil Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 DOES ANYONE HAVE THE ROLLER BEARNG SEERING HEAD UP GRADE? I JUST ORDERED ONE FROM CBR BEARING ITS A CONVESION KIT WAS WONDERING WHO HAD IT AMD IF ITS GOOD ALSO IS IT A BITCH TO PUT IN ? ANY TIPA WOULD BE GREAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xfuctx Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 If you mean Tapered Bearing upgrade, I have it and installed it myself. This is not for the oilchange warrior if thats your level of repair skill. But if you have used three jaw pullers and have done bearing removal/installs on stuff then you may be able to tackle this . I'v done every thing to my vehicles short of pull crank and or pistons and i'd say this was a pain in the ass to do with normal (non honda) tools. But if your stubborn heres some TRICK'S i used: 1) get a honda service manual. 2) get a (i think?) 12mm allen wrench for neck dissassembly. 3) screwdriver and small hamer to remove locknut and steering nut. 4) dissassemble yoke pull out stem 5) Use a long screw driver to remove old races from Neck/Frame DO NOT HIT FRAME LIP JUST RACE SERFACE IT'S VERY TIGHT IN THERE! 6) pull outer race from steering stem (BITCH TO DO WITH NORMAL PULLER not much room between race and bottom tree) 7) Don't forget to install oil seal BEFORE race on stem! 8)Use old bearing races to install new ones tap w brass hammer ever so slightly in a circular fashion untill races are seated proberly. 9) tighten stem nut with a hammer and screwdriver untill there is no play in bars, but still turn freely. 10) Don't Fuck Up! I Think that's all the tricks i used hope this helps a little. BTW the result so far have been; no decel wobble and the normal steering feel has returned. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyxdevil Posted July 5, 2005 Author Share Posted July 5, 2005 well ive done cranks /pistons ..but never kept a bike long enuff to wear out neck bearings i think thats what happened here if i hold front brake and push back and forth fell a clicking sound ..so ordered up grade kit from cbr bearing co ..they say comes with new races and all it was 55$ ive changed them on bicycles years ago but never on motorcycle i see in manual they say need alot of honda tools like pullers and shit so this should be fun thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xfuctx Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 If you decide to get the genuine honda tools don't bother with ServiceHonda.com they don't sell tools just parts. :roll: Maybe ron ayers will sell them, dunno. Then theres allways the local steeler :twisted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDAZ XX Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 I need to do my steering head bearings, where did you guys order the tapered roller bearings from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xfuctx Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 WWW.BikeBandit.com (AllBalls) stearing head tapered bearing kit $28.79+ shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDAZ XX Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Thanks 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 CBR bearing company was awesome to work with http://www.cbrbearing.com/ They must be cool with a name like "CBR"! Excellent prices, great customer services too. They're out of San Diego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyxdevil Posted July 6, 2005 Author Share Posted July 6, 2005 well the kit arrives tommorrow lets see how many hours this takes with normal tools this is gonna be a real bitch i can tell already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1K Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Free blowjob to anyone who posts a write-up complete with pictures of changing out the steering head bearings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdman Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Free blowjob to anyone who posts a write-up complete with pictures of changing out the steering head bearings. Open wide bitch because here it comes! http://members.ozemail.com.au/~greencan/ST...replacement.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1K Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Open wide Wide? Come on Jeff. I've watched you pee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xfuctx Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 well ive done cranks /pistons ..but never kept a bike long enuff to wear out neck bearings i think thats what happened here if i hold front brake and push back and forth fell a clicking sound ..so ordered up grade kit from cbr bearing co ..they say comes with new races and all it was 55$ive changed them on bicycles years ago but never on motorcycle i see in manual they say need alot of honda tools like pullers and shit so this should be fun thanks for the help Clicking? I'd inspect your secondary master cylinder for play also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyxdevil Posted July 6, 2005 Author Share Posted July 6, 2005 ok now i see that didnt sound right ,,,while holding front brake i push back and forth there is a small clicking sound like bearing play coming from tripple clamp bearing area checked it wit stethoscope its a real small amount just enuff to make a small single click when push fowd and again when pull back ..not a consistant clicking ..might just need to be tightened dont know wrench aint big enuff will buy a 12 or 13mm today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xfuctx Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 yeah big for an allen, most sets seem to go to 10mm. I picked one up at Sears round $10 give or take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyxdevil Posted July 6, 2005 Author Share Posted July 6, 2005 thats where im going sears hardware is around corner from my house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 While driving out the old races they can shatter and then your new race driver tool is gone. just a heads up. I STILL need to do this. mine are notched and it would be nice to NEVER get the decell. wobble even with worn tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyxdevil Posted July 6, 2005 Author Share Posted July 6, 2005 thanks for tip pete just gott bearings from cbr bearing co sweet lookin set up just dreading taking this thing apart must stop procrastinating and get my ass to garage will either start it tonite or tommorow after noon just thinking how high will i have to get it to take off forks and what could i use to get it higher than center stand ..i guess now would be a good time to buy that m/c..atv jack from sears for 99 bucks ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xfuctx Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Interesting, how to hold front end up, heh. One way i'v done this was to tie the rear grab rail down to my trailer hitch on my truck lol. but a better way was to just put a block of wood (huge block) under oil pan/header pipes. I'ts not much weight 30Lb or so cuz the stand gets the brunt of it. Just get creative. In respect to what Pete said, let me reiderate when removing old races, do so in a CIRCULAR TAPPING fashion. Not Bang Bang Out It is cool to think the time and money i saved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyxdevil Posted July 7, 2005 Author Share Posted July 7, 2005 i wish there was an easier way to do this maybe with out taking off wheel and forks but it would be more time consuming trying to leave it on. just easier to take off like service manual says Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 When I do this I was thinking of removing the tank and use a ratchet strap around the frame and up to my rafters in the basement. I should get motivated and do this over winter. Along with change my fork fluid for the first time. :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 When I do this I was thinking of removing the tank and use a ratchet strap around the frame and up to my rafters in the basement. That's exactly what I did 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyxdevil Posted July 7, 2005 Author Share Posted July 7, 2005 yeah i cant seem to get motivated even though its gonna rain for 2 days i should do it but still crastinating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERBXX Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 If anyone has a set of the roller bearing not installed yet could they post the make and part numbers on the bearings themselves. That way I can just order them from any bearing place. They are usually realy good a cross referencing stuff. Thanks Herb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyxdevil Posted July 23, 2005 Author Share Posted July 23, 2005 i installed roller bearings today hoever only the top the bottom one is to tight on shaft i tried freezing it but still no good the stock one drops right on aftermarket dosent fit shaft to tight will damage if i try to press it on why do they make it so tight? why cant they just shave it like 5 thousanths? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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