Subject: RE: HEAD STOCK BEARING MAINTENANCE
Author: Greg Bender
Date: Jul 26, 2005, 5:32 AM
Post ID: 1719208509
Hi Bob,
If you haven't changed the seals in a few years, I'd consider swapping
them out at the same time. It doesn't take much longer and may prevent a
leak right around the corner. The only special tool you'll need is the
fork collar removal tool, which MG Cycle sells. Other than that, it's
pretty straight forward.
BOB COLLETT wrote:
Had to replace the front tire so I decided to grease the head stock bearings. I have stripped down the front end and ready to remove the front forks as a complete assembly, is this possible? My plan is to remove the two spanner type nuts on the top of the stem and drop everything down and then out, is this possible? Do I have to remove the large nut on the bottom of the stem to get to the bearings? Does everything just slide out the bottom? I have the factory manual but no really good info on what happens next. No leaks on the shocks so I'm going to just replace the oil. I'm considering a single weight motor oil, 40wt(detergent or non-detergent) or should I stick with fork oil only? BOB |
Regards,
Greg Bender
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