Mon, 31 Aug 1998 21:59:00 +0200 - Message No. 3896
>From: Marcel_Sieling@mausd.gun.de (Marcel Sieling)

Subject: stearing head bearings


Hi,

>After a disappointing visit at the TUeV I have to change the stearing
>head bearings ("Lenkkopflager").
>
>Is this a job which usually can be managed by oneself ( any tips and
>tricks ? ) or is it advisable to bring the @ to a mechanic?

Sometimes it's hard to get the old ones out of the frame and the new ones
in without damaging the frame or the new bearings. They really fit in very
tough and even making the frame hot does not change too much, because you
have to be carefully and while slowly hammering temperature becomes equal
again between frame and bearing. You have to be very patient during the
work.

However I would do it again by myself, because the preparing work
(dismounting fairing etc. is expensive at a honda's dealer And you can
mount better bearings (Kegelrollenlager) then the original Honda ones when
doing it by yourself.

take care - Marcello.




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