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All Balls Tapered Steering Stem Bearing Replacement Issue
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27 Mar 2008 22:46 #202609
by mastersonbilly
All Balls Tapered Steering Stem Bearing Replacement Issue was created by mastersonbilly
Hey guys, I have a 1980 KZ750 LTD and I am having a terrible time installing the upper, outer race on my bike. The bottom race went in with ease, but the top one (even after leaving in the freezer most the day) just wont drop (or hammer!) in far enough to set flush with the top of the frame. It seems as if there is a lip at the bottom that the race is butting up against, causing the race to stick up about an 1/8th of an inch above the frame
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
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27 Mar 2008 22:58 #202611
by cmmman
1977 KZ650B, modified.
Replied by cmmman on topic All Balls Tapered Steering Stem Bearing Replacement Issue
Looks like you have the old race still in the neck. Be careful getting it out. Make sure it comes out straight so it doesnt gouge the inside of the neck bore.
1977 KZ650B, modified.
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28 Mar 2008 00:17 #202614
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Replied by mastersonbilly on topic All Balls Tapered Steering Stem Bearing Replacement Issue
Man, I feel like an idiot. I spent a good two hours trying to fix something that took me five minutes to do after your post. I suppose I learned a lesson the hard way tonight. I appreciate the help!
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28 Mar 2008 02:55 #202615
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Rathdrum Idaho
1971 Kawasaki g3ss
1972 Yamaha R5 350
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125
Replied by donthekawguy on topic All Balls Tapered Steering Stem Bearing Replacement Issue
Now that is funny. :laugh: BTW feel free to make fun of me when I do something like that. I'm sure it will happen sooner than later.
Rathdrum Idaho
1971 Kawasaki g3ss
1972 Yamaha R5 350
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125
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28 Mar 2008 03:27 #202616
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Hello from Sunny Mansfield, Ohio
1980 KZ750H1 LTD
1981 KZ750H2 LTD
Replied by 2M4Dale on topic All Balls Tapered Steering Stem Bearing Replacement Issue
Cool, another KZ750 LTD getting some love !!! I just replaced those bearings in my LTD too.
Hello from Sunny Mansfield, Ohio
1980 KZ750H1 LTD
1981 KZ750H2 LTD
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28 Mar 2008 10:31 #202692
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77 KZ 650 C1.
77 KZ 650 C1.
Crashed-Repaired, Pods, Kerker pipe, re-wired core bundle, lamp upgraded, homemade rectifier, solid state regulator , Dyna-s ignition, repainted, slightly modified, year-round commuter
Honda Metro 85 mpg Scooter. Dont laugh I will throw it at you
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Don't feel like an idiot (unless you decide to repeat your mistake).:silly:
77 KZ 650 C1.
77 KZ 650 C1.
Crashed-Repaired, Pods, Kerker pipe, re-wired core bundle, lamp upgraded, homemade rectifier, solid state regulator , Dyna-s ignition, repainted, slightly modified, year-round commuter
Honda Metro 85 mpg Scooter. Dont laugh I will throw it at you
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