Topic: Help me install tapered bearing kit

[neevo]

Steering bearings should be snug with a small amount if resistance. It's not good having steering that's loose as it can cause wobbles or slappers.

If its not smooth check the races are properly seated, otherwise first bump and the whole lots going to shift... then your steering will get loose, in a bad way.

[killersoundz]

Oh no it's smooth, just 'resistance' is a better word I suppose. Yeah I think it is fine the more I think about it. I hoped on an old KZ450 my neighbor was selling and the steering was sooo loose it felt really unstable just going down the road.

[neevo]

Just make sure the bearings aren't compressed. Usually tighten it right up then back it off 1/4 turn and your set.

I run my KTM enduro bike steering loose so it's quick to turn, downside is the odd huge tank slappers. Got used to it now and prefer the steering like that, it's never spat me off either, just a wild ride.

That's cool on soft dirt, maybe less so on Tarmac!

[killersoundz]

Once I added some weight to er' with the forks and such it made a lot more sense. Feels like it's going to be a good bike to ride! Definitely glad I did this, it would have been a death trap with the notchy bearings that were on there

[killersoundz]

I made a video of most of the install to help others out. Thanks for the help here guys.

How to install tapered steering bearing kit on Honda CB750

[stinkfinger]

Keep in mind, however snug you tighten em, after a few rides theyre gonna
be a lil less snug after they "seat" in.
I usually do a 2nd tightening after a few hundred miles on
a new set of steering head bearings and theyre fine after that.

Tony