Hi all,
I've used the search function but can't seem to find what I'm looking for.
I'm replacing steering stem bearings on a 2009 GS500 using a length of threaded rod, some nuts, and those tapered pieces that go into the bearing race.
Does anyone know how I can find a set of install tools that fit the taper of the bearing race?
I bought a set that has a bunch of sizes but they have a less aggressive taper than the steering stem bearing races so the small end of the taper is the only part in contact with the race, causing a scratch or it to go in uncentered. I ended up damaging the bearing seat so now I've gotta repair that but I don't want a repeat.
Any information is welcomed. Thanks in advance and I apologize if this has been answered elsewhere
We usually grind a drift punch to catch the bearing edge. Never used that tool to extract any bearing, wheel, swingarm or neck. Just drift punch and a solid blow with a metal hammer.
There's some bikes like my SV that has a couple of notches in the casting that let you catch it easier. Not so with the GS.
Cool.
Buddha.
Here's a vid (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ozfh93CvBs)that shows how to remove and replace the steering head bearings without any special bearing tools.
Hope that helps.
While I appreciate the reply's, we might need some reading comprehension lessons around here lol. I was looking for a tool to INSTALL the races without them going in crooked. Even a slight degree off perfect and they gouge the frame like it owes them money. I ended up buying the motion pro install tool (the only one that has the correct size and shaper taper for the GS) BUT I did not use it as intended. It's designed to be hit with a hammer to install and there's no way that's going in straight enough. I found that a 3/8 inch threaded rod fits close to snug in the motion pro pieces. With both races on their respective holders (for lack of a better term) and washers and nuts sandwiching it all together, I used an impact gun to tighten it all down and a blowtorch to heat the frame before that. I can post pictures if anyone is interested enough.
And for the record I used a tig welder to heat the old races. Let them cool a bit and knocked them out with a drift and hammer.
Install tool Oh OK, sorry not removal tool, which really is our bigger concern mostly.
I made a tool using the old races but it really does not go in crooked, nor does it gouge the frame, not even an aluminum frame like on the sv.
Cool.
Buddha.
Yeah, mine went in ok with a Hammer and appropriate size socket as a drift. Just go slow and careful.