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Bottom Steering Race Kz900
- DoubleDub
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30 May 2009 14:27 #295087
by DoubleDub
Bottom Steering Race Kz900 was created by DoubleDub
So I have my new tapered bearing races to install, but I'm struggling to remove the bottom race/seal. I've tried my biggest hammer so far and the thing just won't budge.
I know this has probably been covered before, but the search button wasn't helping me find the answers. Any tricks as to loosening up the 33 year old race from the neck?
I know this has probably been covered before, but the search button wasn't helping me find the answers. Any tricks as to loosening up the 33 year old race from the neck?
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30 May 2009 14:43 #295094
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Rathdrum Idaho
1971 Kawasaki g3ss
1972 Yamaha R5 350
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125
Replied by donthekawguy on topic Bottom Steering Race Kz900
I always cut them off with a dremmel.
Rathdrum Idaho
1971 Kawasaki g3ss
1972 Yamaha R5 350
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125
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30 May 2009 15:43 #295105
by DoubleDub
Replied by DoubleDub on topic Bottom Steering Race Kz900
Thanks Don! I cut two groves in them using my Dremel and a cut-off wheel and a little tap tap and some grease on the steering neck and they popped right off!
Thanks for the help!
Thanks for the help!
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30 May 2009 16:34 #295121
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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tossing triple tree in freezer for 1/2 hour or so before installing new bearings couldnt hurt
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30 May 2009 16:40 #295124
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Thanks. I think I'm going to have to do that as I don't have any type of press that will get the lower bearing on - I didn't realize how tight it fits on the steering neck.
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30 May 2009 17:39 #295132
by oldkaws4ever
74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
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Replied by oldkaws4ever on topic Bottom Steering Race Kz900
donthekawguy wrote:
Yup, that is what i did with my z1 to get the races out, it worked perfectly.
I always cut them off with a dremmel.
Yup, that is what i did with my z1 to get the races out, it worked perfectly.
74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois
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30 May 2009 19:40 #295155
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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see if you can find a piece of pipe that fits around steering stem to help drive bearing on
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31 May 2009 06:00 #295247
by DoubleDub
Replied by DoubleDub on topic Bottom Steering Race Kz900
I had seen that recommended, also using the old race on top of the new bearing so you weren't banging directly on the new bearing set. I haven't found the pipe I need, though.
Thanks for the help!
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31 May 2009 16:32 #295356
by DoubleDub
Replied by DoubleDub on topic Bottom Steering Race Kz900
Well, some improvisation saved the day. I couldn't find a pipe with the right I.D., but my buddy suggested using the very large and cheap adjustable wrench that I had an slowly bang with hammer and rotate around the steering neck. This worked beautifully.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
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