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Technical & Mechanical Problems
Seals for Timken or other tapered roller steering head bearings?
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<blockquote data-quote="adyingbreed" data-source="post: 1458995" data-attributes="member: 99431"><p>While I can't help OP on the seals for Timkens, as I've only ever used the AB kits, I did feel the need to comment on the spot about "why change bearings?" question. </p><p></p><p>The tapered bearings I installed on a sv650 gsxr1k Franken bike made my steering SOOOOO stable. I could take my hands off at 70mph and steer with my hips. </p><p></p><p>So yes I guess I will be getting about 100 bucks worth of tools and parts, and doing it myself. </p><p></p><p>Which I do have a note to add about jacking the bike up. I have an R-Gaza engine crash cage installed on my gen 1. It allows me to just use my straps on the cage to ratchet it up with the other side hanging from the steel beam rafters of my garage. I have already used this method for doing a tire change.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="adyingbreed, post: 1458995, member: 99431"] While I can't help OP on the seals for Timkens, as I've only ever used the AB kits, I did feel the need to comment on the spot about "why change bearings?" question. The tapered bearings I installed on a sv650 gsxr1k Franken bike made my steering SOOOOO stable. I could take my hands off at 70mph and steer with my hips. So yes I guess I will be getting about 100 bucks worth of tools and parts, and doing it myself. Which I do have a note to add about jacking the bike up. I have an R-Gaza engine crash cage installed on my gen 1. It allows me to just use my straps on the cage to ratchet it up with the other side hanging from the steel beam rafters of my garage. I have already used this method for doing a tire change. [/QUOTE]
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