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Title: Newbie steering neck bearing install
Post by: wladziu on November 08, 2008, 01:57:20 PM
Key the Benny Hill music:


(http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq230/wladziu-cherry/DSC04033.jpg)

In case you can't tell, the race is upside down. 

So, attention first-timers - - don't follow the parts diagram for the install.  I waited two weeks and forgot the order, and depended on the bikebandit.com exploded view.  Now, another chunk of cash and another week for the dealership to order a new one. 

For those who don't know:  The beveled edge on the upper bearing race is supposed to face up towards you.  I.E. small edge up, wide edge down. 

What a great day this has been.
Title: Re: Newbie steering neck bearing install
Post by: wladziu on November 08, 2008, 02:21:52 PM
Anyone willing to donate a new bearing race to me?
Title: Re: Newbie steering neck bearing install
Post by: ohgood on November 08, 2008, 03:38:10 PM
just tap the race out again ? if you use a SOFT drift and work your way around 360 degrees, it won't be damaged.  :)
Title: Re: Newbie steering neck bearing install
Post by: wladziu on November 08, 2008, 04:14:50 PM
Nope.  No way to get a drift on it.  Thanks though. 

3 hours and a dremel. 
Title: Re: Newbie steering neck bearing install
Post by: ohgood on November 08, 2008, 04:55:15 PM
Quote from: wladziu on November 08, 2008, 04:14:50 PM
Nope.  No way to get a drift on it.  Thanks though. 

3 hours and a dremel. 

really ? wow. i haven't had my FE off of the gs, so I could only assume the bottom bearing and race were easily removed, then the top bearing race tapped out.

easily, being, with a heavy hammer and a nice brass drift mind you ;)

3 hours and a dremel means at least you took your time and didn't damage the frame. good show man :)