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brentos

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Will be ordering progressive front fork springs this week. While I am doing that I figure I might as well change the bearings in the steering head.

Does anyone have the extra tools that make this job easier? Has anyone done it without them - and how hard was it?

Man have I got a serious list of things to get done before BBT.

Brent
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heirloom

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Re: anyone have steer head replacement tools in Central Texas Area?
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2007, 12:30:27 PM »

You've got your work cut out for you doing the springs.  Since your bike is as new as it is, I really don't think you would be needing to replace the steering head bearings.  These are tapered roller bearings that are easily lifted out.....it is the 'race' portion that would require tapping out.  At the most, I would just insure that they are properly greased.  Even if you do just that, you will still need to acquire a new lock washer for the top adjusting nut and a new dust seal (these are recommended replacement items, you may be able to get by with the originals).

Regarding the tools needed (for the forks and steering head), you will need a bearing/seal seating tool.  Of course, Honda makes specific tools for this, $$$$, or you could buy a seating set from someplace like Harbor Freight for about $10.  It comes with a variety of sizes for just about any bearing or seal.  Disclaimer:  I have never replaced these bearings or used this seating set, but, I am fairly confident that there would be an appropriate size for that steering head race and the fork oil seal.  I'll be getting one soon, myself, as I have a small leak on my right fork.  The other option would be to use a socket of appropriate size to tap the race/seal in place.....I don't like using my sockets in this fashion, but, have in a pinch.

If you have access to the VTX shop manual, check out section 13 for the specifics on both procedures.  Although a little involved, I think if you can read, you can do it.  Wish you the best on the project.......let us know how it turns out and details of any 'pitfalls' if you encounter any.  Were you closer, I would offer you my shop, tools and assistance just for the experience.
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« Last Edit: April 18, 2007, 11:26:58 AM by heirloom »
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