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steering stem tapered bearing
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02 Mar 2012 21:50 #507479
by abrambila
1978 KZ650 D1
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Hey everyone, I'm installing roller bearings into the steering stem of my kz650, and so far I've got the outer races in the frame, but I cant figure out how to get the lower inner bearing onto the stem itself. I've tried various pipes to hit it with but nothing seems to be the right size. How have other people done this?
thanks,
Alejandro
thanks,
Alejandro
1978 KZ650 D1
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02 Mar 2012 22:37 - 02 Mar 2012 22:38 #507488
by KZJOE900
Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
Past:
86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450
Replied by KZJOE900 on topic steering stem tapered bearing
Do you mean you have removed the old lower steering stem racer and now are trying to install the new one? If so, use the old one that you have removed and use a small dremel with grind wheel to enlarge the inner diameter of this old lower stem racer (the one you was going to throw out, not the new one) Then, use this old racer to place on top of the new racer in order to protect this new racer when drving it in. Additionally, I used an old box wrench that fit over the stem shaft on top of the old race and tapped on it until the new race is seated. Don't forget to place the rubber seal under this lower stem racer. I'm sure there other ways. But this seemed to work pretty good.
Current project 76 KZ900 (This was a Vetter model)
76 KZ900
81 XJ550H SECA (Current Project)
82 XJ550R SECA
Past:
86 FJ1200
74 Z1900
72 CB450
Last edit: 02 Mar 2012 22:38 by KZJOE900.
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02 Mar 2012 23:12 - 02 Mar 2012 23:15 #507492
by 650ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
Replied by 650ed on topic steering stem tapered bearing
I found a piece of PVC pipe that was just a tad larger than the stem but still mated with the inner race of the bearing. Also, put a thin film of grease on the stem. Remember, lots of little taps evenly spaced around the race is better than one mighty bash. Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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05 Mar 2012 01:29 #507849
by kzcafe750_24
1981 Kz 750-4 LTD - Wiseco 810 Big Bore,Ported cylinder head, GPZ 750 Cams,Dyna Ignition(DynaS,Green Coils,DRL400 2stage Revlimiter), RC 4 into 1 fitted with Yoshi muffler, ZR550 Swing arm, ZR550 Rear Rim, ZX750turbo front end SuperFlo Dyno Tuned- 68WHP&43WTq(ftlbs)
1986 Honda Rebel 250 (Stock)
1985...
Replied by kzcafe750_24 on topic steering stem tapered bearing
Easiest way I found was to put the steering stem in the cold...Freezer...and use a "heat gun" to heat up the center of the taper bearing. Once the stem is really chilled heat the bearing and it should just drop on.
1981 Kz 750-4 LTD - Wiseco 810 Big Bore,Ported cylinder head, GPZ 750 Cams,Dyna Ignition(DynaS,Green Coils,DRL400 2stage Revlimiter), RC 4 into 1 fitted with Yoshi muffler, ZR550 Swing arm, ZR550 Rear Rim, ZX750turbo front end SuperFlo Dyno Tuned- 68WHP&43WTq(ftlbs)
1986 Honda Rebel 250 (Stock)
1985...
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