Steering bearings

Scootergptx · 10-30-2018, 11:37 AM

Putting on a new front tire, and while that's off changing out the fluid in the shocks. Figured it was a good time to go ahead and put new steering bearings in before they became a problem.

Checking out the different methods of doing this, taking the fairing off or leaving it on. I'll probably go with the off method as there's some things I want to look at under the fairing.

I also saw where you could put a zerk fitting in the neck to grease the bearings in the future. Has anyone done this? I'm see both pros and cons to this.

DragonLady58 · 10-30-2018, 02:14 PM

Yep, zerk in neck, zerk in swingarm....During initial setup, gotta pack them good....then just pump grease till you barely feel resistance on lever. Then, each year, just 1 good squirt is all thats needed....anymore and you'll risk forcing grease past the seals....

Scootergptx · 11-01-2018, 09:50 AM

Not going to have the time to take the fairing completely off, so I won't try this. Putting on a new tire, changing out the fork oil and finally putting Garry's fork brace on. Since it was that far down, went ahead and got new steering bearings too.

Wife told me I was doing something this weekend and I lose a day of working on the bike. Another reminder of missing the single life.

bagger al · 11-02-2018, 08:26 PM

I did the All Balls steering bearings (world of difference) and the zerk in the steering neck. This was all accomplished without removing the fairing.

Scootergptx · 11-05-2018, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bagger al

I did the All Balls steering bearings (world of difference) and the zerk in the steering neck. This was all accomplished without removing the fairing.

Thanks. I think I may go ahead and take the tank off so I can check something under it while the bike is down. Should be more than enough room to get it done.

mike07nad · 11-06-2018, 07:08 AM

Greetings - Take a read through the thread titled "Front End Alignment - My Thoughts" as you embark on your front end adventure.

10-30-2018, 11:37 AM	#1
Scootergptx Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 654	Steering bearings Putting on a new front tire, and while that's off changing out the fluid in the shocks. Figured it was a good time to go ahead and put new steering bearings in before they became a problem. Checking out the different methods of doing this, taking the fairing off or leaving it on. I'll probably go with the off method as there's some things I want to look at under the fairing. I also saw where you could put a zerk fitting in the neck to grease the bearings in the future. Has anyone done this? I'm see both pros and cons to this. __________________ 2011 Vaquero V&H slip ons Roaring Toyz intake PCV (removed) Ivan's ECU flash Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-30-2018, 02:14 PM	#2
DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,351	Yep, zerk in neck, zerk in swingarm....During initial setup, gotta pack them good....then just pump grease till you barely feel resistance on lever. Then, each year, just 1 good squirt is all thats needed....anymore and you'll risk forcing grease past the seals.... __________________ --------------------- Don't start no schit, there won't be no schit.... My Sarcasm is directly proportional to the amount of Stupidity involved --------------------- VBA#03239 VROC#37400 VRA --------------------- 2014 Vaquero 2001 Nomad FI 2003 Street Glide (sold) 1500 Meanie, fresh rebuild (sold) 90s BUBF Bobber (sold) 2001 UltraCycle FatPounder (Sold) 1975 HD ElectraGlide (Sold) 1982 Kawasaki Z1 Chopper (Sold) Suck It Up & Ride!
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11-01-2018, 09:50 AM	#3
Scootergptx Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 654	Not going to have the time to take the fairing completely off, so I won't try this. Putting on a new tire, changing out the fork oil and finally putting Garry's fork brace on. Since it was that far down, went ahead and got new steering bearings too. Wife told me I was doing something this weekend and I lose a day of working on the bike. Another reminder of missing the single life. __________________ 2011 Vaquero V&H slip ons Roaring Toyz intake PCV (removed) Ivan's ECU flash
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11-02-2018, 08:26 PM	#4
bagger al Jr. Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 1	I did the All Balls steering bearings (world of difference) and the zerk in the steering neck. This was all accomplished without removing the fairing.
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11-06-2018, 07:08 AM	#6
mike07nad Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Palmyra, Pa - Near Hershey Posts: 426	Greetings - Take a read through the thread titled "Front End Alignment - My Thoughts" as you embark on your front end adventure.
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