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Post by ntvnick on Jul 6, 2007 11:59:43 GMT -5
Hi All, At some point before my next MOT I will have to replace my steering head bearings as they have a slight notch at dead ahead. Now for some reason this is a job I had never needed to do before on any of my bikes. Does anyone have any pearls of wisdom for this task. I have looked in the manual and there is a special Honda tool for drawing in the races. I could knock up something similar on the lathe, but do I need to? I have seen other advice to, put the races in the freezer overnight, again does this make much difference? All suggestions gratefully received.
I also need to re-chrome or replace one of my fork stanchions. The seal is not leaking, but the chrome has gone from the area just above the seal. I have seen adverts saying that re-chromed stanchions are better than new, due to the depth of the plating. A new leg will cost about £80. I haven't had a quote for re-chroming. A new leg does have the advantage that the bike will be off the road only for a few hours.
Thanks
Nick
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pops
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Post by pops on Jul 6, 2007 12:50:28 GMT -5
I used the arrangment shown in the manual to draw them in.Made it up at work did the job no problem.They are an interference fit well should be unless you have got liquid nitrogen I dont think you will get them to shrink enough. As for the fork stanchions i would go for one from a breakers or ebay.Would be interested in knowing the price if you go for rechroming. This site looks promising if you go for rechroming door to door service. www.fitforx.co.uk/index.htm
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Post by everydaybiker on Jul 6, 2007 12:56:35 GMT -5
Re. fork leg, I had the same thing on my VFR a year or so ago, went for the 'new' option via David Silver in the end, mainly for convenience and not to be off the road too long. Couldn't find a s/h one at the time but if I had, it would have had to be cheap as there's no guarantee how long it would last (or even if it was any good when it arrived!).
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Post by hovis on Jul 7, 2007 13:06:58 GMT -5
I recently rebuilt a Yam RD 250 for a neighbour,the head races are easy enough to do so long as you make sure they go in square,i used a suitably sized socket and rubber mallet, be gentle and be patient ,i've done a few sets and always use "f*g",YEP IT'S A REAL NAME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,Good quality,freezing them ?never done it. As for the fork stanchions,buying second hand is a gamble,personally i would go for new one's then at least you know what your getting Hovis
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Post by hovis on Jul 7, 2007 13:10:35 GMT -5
its done it again to me !!!!!!!!,maybe i should have wrote ,"the names slang for cigarette",must be the American censor kicking in again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hovis
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Post by ntvnick on Jul 7, 2007 13:53:36 GMT -5
Thank you for all the advice, I shall order a set and have a go. I will get a couple of quotes for new tubes. I was at a breakers a few months ago, when a bloke dropped of the bent forks from his Deauville for straightening. I have bought second hand tubes before and it is more of a short term fix than a long term solution.. I'm amazed that my fork is not leaking oil as there is a patch of chrome missing at the front of the tube in the working area. I didn't notice it as first, as at rest it is part obscured by the dust cap.
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Post by derbyshirebill on Jul 8, 2007 3:55:42 GMT -5
Ayup chaps. Back from me hols again. Re the fitting of head races.- I had to fit a cush drive bearing (in another bike) a bit back. I was sceptical about putting the new bearing in the freezer, but it worked . I just had time to make sure it was dead square before it expanded and locked in solid. so, I'd say, it's worth a try. Cheers, Bill
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