steering head bearings
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steering head bearings
So, a while back I discovered my steering head bearings needed to be replaced. So I upgraded the bearings to all ***** bearings, roller bearings. The difference is noticeable! So now I'm considering the shim for the rear shock after what I've read about that little improvement. Great information here on all things VTR, glad you're all here!
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Its NYC. Its either kitchen or busy street. Easier to plug in jigsaw in kitchen.
I was a full time racer when I met my wife so she's cool with all of it. (true love).
I was a full time racer when I met my wife so she's cool with all of it. (true love).
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Same here, the new roller bearings move a lot more freely than the old bearings. Joe's setup is too high tech for me. I'll just put some bricks on the channel-locks to hold them in place.
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I have the springs from Jamie, I think I want to do the re-valve too, should have done it when I did the springs.
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Be aware that those bottom triple bearings will really not want to come off.
Be sure to have some different flathead screwdrivers and chisels. And go with millions of tiny taps. (Assuming you are doing it by hand).
Heat the frame to get the new ones in and put the races in the freezer the night before.
Be sure to have some different flathead screwdrivers and chisels. And go with millions of tiny taps. (Assuming you are doing it by hand).
Heat the frame to get the new ones in and put the races in the freezer the night before.
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Speaking as a tech for the past 11 years I would never make ay money doing it that way. First you need a rotatory tool of some sort. Air or electric doesn't matter. Use a cut off wheel attachment to cut into the inner race on stem, being careful not to cut into stem, as deep as possible. Then with lower triple set on a hard surface, use a chisel, in the slot, and hammer to crack the race the rest of the way. The race will slide right off. With experience it takes 5 min. Then save the race to help drive the new bearing on.
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Speaking as a tech for the past 11 years I would never make ay money doing it that way. First you need a rotatory tool of some sort. Air or electric doesn't matter. Use a cut off wheel attachment to cut into the inner race on stem, being careful not to cut into stem, as deep as possible. Then with lower triple set on a hard surface, use a chisel, in the slot, and hammer to crack the race the rest of the way. The race will slide right off. With experience it takes 5 min. Then save the race to help drive the new bearing on.
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