Bike is down for repairs

chuckster131 · 11-23-2008, 07:57 AM

Well finally said enough is enough! Cold weather and a bit of snow now have made me start the winter fixes to the Nad.

First project is the steering tree bearings. Removed the triple tree yesterday to find almost NO grease in there what so ever and the bearing damage from moisture.
When the bike's front tire was off the ground, and I would turn the handlebars back and forth I could feel like what would be flat spots in the bearings. It would find detent right at straight center. Ordered new parts and will get that back together.

http://s35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...ike%20repairs/

Next will be the swing arm clean and regrease w/zerk fitting and oh yes one zerk in the triple tree too. after that will be those stinkin leakin can plugs............ !!

Then will just have to wait it out for a day to ride

11-23-2008, 07:57 AM	#1
chuckster131 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jackson, Michigan Posts: 1,367	Bike is down for repairs Well finally said enough is enough! Cold weather and a bit of snow now have made me start the winter fixes to the Nad. First project is the steering tree bearings. Removed the triple tree yesterday to find almost NO grease in there what so ever and the bearing damage from moisture. When the bike's front tire was off the ground, and I would turn the handlebars back and forth I could feel like what would be flat spots in the bearings. It would find detent right at straight center. Ordered new parts and will get that back together. http://s35.photobucket.com/albums/d1...ike%20repairs/ Next will be the swing arm clean and regrease w/zerk fitting and oh yes one zerk in the triple tree too. after that will be those stinkin leakin can plugs............ !! Then will just have to wait it out for a day to ride __________________ Joe (Chuckster) Norris Jackson, Michigan 2007 Goldwing 2010 Voyager (Blue/Silver)sold 2001 Nomad (gone, but not forgotten) www.chucksterscustoms.com Login or Register to Remove Ads
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