Lower Steering Head Bearing????

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28 Jul 2011 20:41 - 28 Jul 2011 20:45 #465572 by badrhino
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I am having trouble getting my lower steering head bearing(race) all the way in. I am just flush with the bottom of the neck. Need to know what all ghetto tools people used to get it pushed in all the way, what you used, what size, etc......I was using a pvc joint to get it in that far but it is too wide to go any further. Any suggestions? I don't have any sockets that large either.:unsure:

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28 Jul 2011 22:51 #465590 by roy-b-boy-b
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I always use a hammer and a punch. You don't have to beat on it just go around the perimeter in a uniform pattern. Roy

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28 Jul 2011 23:58 #465613 by Motor Head
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Brass or Bronze punch would be best. A steel can easily damage a bearing race.

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29 Jul 2011 00:02 #465615 by 650ed
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If you don't have a brass or bronze punch or drift you can use a piece of wooden dowel. Ed

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29 Jul 2011 00:13 #465619 by badrhino
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Ok, thanks guys. I didn't know if I could do it that way or not. It crossed my mind a few times. lol

I might try the wooden dowel method first however.

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29 Jul 2011 00:22 #465625 by Motor Head
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For future, you might consider a set like this: www.harborfreight.com/10-piece-bearing-r...river-set-95853.html
I have 2 sets from Mac Tools I've had for many years. They don't fit every bearing, but they do most of them. Very handy.

1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
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29 Jul 2011 12:17 #465697 by badrhino
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I seen those in an ad and right now I believe they are only $19.95.

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30 Jul 2011 02:10 #465804 by badrhino
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I just bought a small piece of pvc pipe in same diameter and beat it right in.:lol:

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01 Aug 2011 11:55 - 01 Aug 2011 11:58 #466160 by badrhino
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So now that I have the races on it is time to put the bearings on and then put it together. How snug do you get the slotted washer(stem locknut) when tightening it up?

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