Question on the steering Head bearings

denny 606 · 06-26-2017, 08:44 PM

About three years ago I put new All Balls bearings in the steering head on my 1500 , 05 model if it matters. I also put a new claw washer in to lock the nut in place as well. I have to retorque the steering bearings at least twice a summer. I can not keep them from backing off . The races are seated firmly and the seal and bearings are as the should be. Could some one here tell me exactly what is supposed to hold the claw washer in place to keep,the nut from backing off? The upper tree? Is it supposed to put enough pressure on that washer to lock it against the bearings inner race or leep it from turning or what? I'm getting ready to pull the top tree off and clean those threads as best I can and loctite the nut as well as using the washer. I'm stumped.

06-26-2017, 08:44 PM	#1
denny 606 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Inez, KY Posts: 280	Question on the steering Head bearings About three years ago I put new All Balls bearings in the steering head on my 1500 , 05 model if it matters. I also put a new claw washer in to lock the nut in place as well. I have to retorque the steering bearings at least twice a summer. I can not keep them from backing off . The races are seated firmly and the seal and bearings are as the should be. Could some one here tell me exactly what is supposed to hold the claw washer in place to keep,the nut from backing off? The upper tree? Is it supposed to put enough pressure on that washer to lock it against the bearings inner race or leep it from turning or what? I'm getting ready to pull the top tree off and clean those threads as best I can and loctite the nut as well as using the washer. I'm stumped. __________________ "When all is said and done, there's usually more said than done" unknown "Ride hard or stay home" Joe Robinson aka Old Dog, R.I.P Login or Register to Remove Ads
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