Changed my steering head bearings.... took some pics

thirdgenlxi · 08-06-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Cool. I figured you did it correct but don't hurt to ask. Good pics!

HOw bad was it to pound in the new races? Could use 2 pieces of metal and a large bolt and squeeze them into place. Kinda like a cheap press idea.

That would work too, though you'd still have to use the old races, as the new races set recessed into the hole so you need something the same size that'll go inside a little bit to get them in all the way. Not bad pounding them in though. They fit in there TIGHT, no doubt! But a couple good swings with a 6lb sledge and they went right in

ZUKIMON · 08-08-2009, 12:31 AM

Awesome job man. You did everything what I would call the proper way without the proper tools.

What you did is completely fine, and is used by some shops that even have the "proper tools", as it is faster sometimes. I have used this method many times before on cars/trucks and have never had an issue.

One thing I did think of when I saw your adjuster nut and you said you didn't have the socket........Front hub sockets for 4wd trucks have the 4 prongs/pins that you need to turn this nut. The nuts on these trucks are basicaly the same design. You can sometimes get lucky and find one that will fit and they are as cheap as $20 + - from Autozone/Advance. They seem to keep plenty on hand as well. Just a little FYI for anyone out there that may get into this later on. They are usually 1/2" drive though, which means that you need to either have a tourqe wrench that will go down as low as you need, or get a reducer from 1/2" to 3/8" and use the smaller wrench.

I'll shutup now!

Awesome to see the bike is still going strong.

HRCNICK11 · 08-08-2009, 05:37 PM

The head stock races go in easier if you toss them in the freezer over night, it makes them slightly smaller till they warm back up.

Antwanny · 08-16-2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by HRCNICK11

The head stock races go in easier if you toss them in the freezer over night, it makes them slightly smaller till they warm back up.

learned that when dad built his choppa also took an industrial spotlight and to heat up the neck of the frame.

08-08-2009, 12:31 AM	#2
ZUKIMON Is this thing on? Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ashe Co, NC (Near Boone) Moto: '01, 929RR Posts: 398	Awesome job man. You did everything what I would call the proper way without the proper tools. What you did is completely fine, and is used by some shops that even have the "proper tools", as it is faster sometimes. I have used this method many times before on cars/trucks and have never had an issue. One thing I did think of when I saw your adjuster nut and you said you didn't have the socket........Front hub sockets for 4wd trucks have the 4 prongs/pins that you need to turn this nut. The nuts on these trucks are basicaly the same design. You can sometimes get lucky and find one that will fit and they are as cheap as $20 + - from Autozone/Advance. They seem to keep plenty on hand as well. Just a little FYI for anyone out there that may get into this later on. They are usually 1/2" drive though, which means that you need to either have a tourqe wrench that will go down as low as you need, or get a reducer from 1/2" to 3/8" and use the smaller wrench. I'll shutup now! Awesome to see the bike is still going strong. __________________ Dirty Harry said there's nothing wrong with a little shooting, as long as the right people get shot.

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08-08-2009, 05:37 PM	#3
HRCNICK11 Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 429	The head stock races go in easier if you toss them in the freezer over night, it makes them slightly smaller till they warm back up.