Steering head bearing replacement: Difference between revisions

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If you want to replace the bearings with OEM parts, you need to get everything shown in these diagrams:

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~~'''<<<Does this look right?>>>'''~~

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[:>Bob Yes, except in the frame picture, the only parts to replace are the two in your lower oval and the bottom three in the top oval. The top three parts in the upper oval can be reused (if oem parts are used that is....not sure what if any gets used with aftermarket bearings but either way, don't need to buy them]. The three parts on the triple picture will be replaced.]

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Part numbers:

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~~'''<<<These aren't really sealed bearings, are they? Look like roller bearings to me.>>>''' And no, I'm not going to use his crappy pictures.~~

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You can also get ~~sealed~~ tapered roller bearings from All Balls. These ~~[[A brief guide to bearings|sealed bearings]]~~ will last longer and require less maintenance. They will raise your bars 1/8-1/4", which is not something you're going to notice.

You can also get tapered roller bearings from All Balls. These will last longer and require less maintenance. They will raise your bars 1/8-1/4", which is not something you're going to notice.

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The part number for the [http://207.245.78.117/allballs/index.php/22-1014.html All Balls kit] is 22-1014, and this kit contains the following:

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'''<<<Can you leave everything connected to the bars?>>>'''

[:>Bob I think All Balls calls those "sealed tapered roller bearings" I could not pull up the EX250 specific bearing but google images of other All Balls bearing kits look like those. He has already installed the upper race (third pic) which would 'seal' the bearing. The part in the second picture goes up into the greasy hole in the third picture tube first. He's already installed the upper race into the frame in the third picture. When it's all together, it looks like a sealed bearing]

* Both handlebars: Make sure the brake reservoir remains in an upright position, to keep air out of the line.

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 If you want to replace the bearings with OEM parts, you need to get everything shown in these diagrams:
+[[image:FRAME-3.png|200px]]
-'''<<<Does this look right?>>>'''
+[[image:FRONT FORK-3.png|200px]]
-[:>Bob Yes, except in the frame picture, the only parts to replace are the two in your lower oval and the bottom three in the top oval. The top three parts in the upper oval can be reused (if oem parts are used that is....not sure what if any gets used with aftermarket bearings but either way, don't need to buy them].  The three parts on the triple picture will be replaced.]
-[[image:FRAME-2.png|200px]]
-[[image:FRONT FORK-2.png|200px]]
 Part numbers:
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-'''<<<These aren't really sealed bearings, are they? Look like roller bearings to me.>>>''' And no, I'm not going to use his crappy pictures.
 [[image:IMG_5700.jpg|200px]]
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 [[image:IMG_5703.jpg|200px]]
-You can also get sealed tapered roller bearings from All Balls. These [[A brief guide to bearings|sealed bearings]] will last longer and require less maintenance. They will raise your bars 1/8-1/4", which is not something you're going to notice.
+You can also get tapered roller bearings from All Balls. These will last longer and require less maintenance. They will raise your bars 1/8-1/4", which is not something you're going to notice.
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 The part number for the [http://207.245.78.117/allballs/index.php/22-1014.html All Balls kit] is 22-1014, and this kit contains the following:
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 '''<<<Can you leave everything connected to the bars?>>>'''
+[:>Bob  I think All Balls calls those "sealed tapered roller bearings"  I could not pull up the EX250 specific bearing but google images of other All Balls bearing kits look like those.  He has already installed the upper race (third pic) which would 'seal' the bearing.  The part in the second picture goes up into the greasy hole in the third picture tube first.  He's already installed the upper race into the frame in the third picture.  When it's all together, it looks like a sealed bearing]
 * Both handlebars: Make sure the brake reservoir remains in an upright position, to keep air out of the line.