29-03-12, 09:50 AM
(29-03-12, 07:14 AM)devilsyam link Wrote:dont get stung for the bearing like i did needed it in a rush £42 quid from flowlers m/c £8.00 from simply bearings well you live n learnI had a problem when I did the steering head bearings on a fj1200,I managed to make up a tool that allowed me to drift the bearing out,this tool on eBay ,item no 170796557529 which is similar to the Yamaha tool,I may purchase a one of these in the future as it may save a lot of work and time
i used two 32mm wahers and a piece threaded bar to pull the bearing in square
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whilst the bearing is out dremel two oposing slots so next time will be easier to get out i do this to the headstock also but then i'm forever taking my bikes apart most at best will only do this once lol