Head Race bearings

stevej · Beitrag von **stevej** » Samstag 21. März 2009, 10:48

Following a regular service, I've just been told that the head race bearings will need replacing soon.

Has anybody done this themselves? If so, how difficult is it and are any special tools needed?

Axman · Beitrag von **Axman** » Sonntag 22. März 2009, 08:17

Hi,

what exactly are "head race bearings"??

greets

Axman

stevej · Beitrag von **stevej** » Sonntag 22. März 2009, 10:27

Hi Axman, I think they mean the bearings at the top of the forks, just below the handlebars.
They said the steering may become 'notchy' as the bearings became flattened.

Lonedogg · Beitrag von **Lonedogg** » Sonntag 22. März 2009, 10:36

Axel,

He means the Steering Parts,respectively the Bearings for that.

take a look

http://www.sites4bikes.com/Repacking.htm

stevej · Beitrag von **stevej** » Sonntag 22. März 2009, 13:56

Wow! Thanks for that Waylander

. Nothing too scary for me in there. Time to get my hands dirty!

Lonedogg · Beitrag von **Lonedogg** » Sonntag 22. März 2009, 14:15

no Prob.

but dont forget the Lower Bearings and the bearing shell to chance also.
just an Set of that.

and give them a lot of grease.

take a look