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Offline dergs713

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Roller stem bearing converstion? To get rid of the loose ball bearings.
« on: April 11, 2012, 10:25:13 AM »
I was looking into these conversions and know probably some of you guys on the board have done this before.  Ive seen the kits online, for $40-50.00.  I would like to get rid of the loose ball bearing since i have the front end apart.  Im building a cb550 1975.  It is a quick swap right..? there isn't any cutting or modifying I have to do.. just plug and play?

If anyone knows of a good brand or something you suggest it would greatly be appreciated. Thanks!
Matt
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Re: Roller stem bearing converstion? To get rid of the loose ball bearings.
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2012, 01:47:23 PM »
easy swap, there is a thread that seems to be one the first page everyday about the tappered steering bearing somewhere around 900 replies probably alot of good info there
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Re: Roller stem bearing converstion? To get rid of the loose ball bearings.
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2012, 01:59:49 PM »
Not hard to do.  You'll need some way to lift the front end of the bike to where you can drop the front wheel & forks, and a decent set of bearing drivers to help get the new bearing races to seat without buggering them up.

Handling-wise it's one of the best improvements to make, IMHO.
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Re: Roller stem bearing converstion? To get rid of the loose ball bearings.
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2012, 02:17:55 PM »
+1
And you can borrow/"rent" bearing drivers from Autozone.
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Re: Roller stem bearing converstion? To get rid of the loose ball bearings.
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2012, 02:23:08 PM »
Quote from: dergs713 on April 11, 2012, 10:25:13 AM
I was looking into these conversions and know probably some of you guys on the board have done this before.  Ive seen the kits online, for $40-50.00.  I would like to get rid of the loose ball bearing since i have the front end apart.  Im building a cb550 1975.  It is a quick swap right..? there isn't any cutting or modifying I have to do.. just plug and play?

If anyone knows of a good brand or something you suggest it would greatly be appreciated. Thanks!
Matt

Don't worry ...you will not have to actually do any work. It is plug and play.
You still have to get your hands dirty but all you have to do is wear gloves. LOL....lol..
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Re: Roller stem bearing converstion? To get rid of the loose ball bearings.
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2012, 03:00:27 PM »
Well the whole bike is apart anyhow, my hands have been covered in grease for years from twisting wrenches, not too worried about that.lol c I just was making sure I didnt have to lath down the steam or modify the headstock.  Thanks guys.  Im gunna pick some up here soon.
Matt
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