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Tapered Steering Bearings Thread

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bryanj:
The adjuster nut usually has a fixed on dust cover that dont come seperate

paulages:
i didn't lose anything in disassembly...was i missing something to begin with?

bryanj:
Quite possible the dust cover is just like  a dished washer that as i remember it  is crimped onto the peg nut so it can come loose and fall of, or be damaged and ripped off cos it rubs. If you can find a parts book to look at you will see the shape, or do what i did for a chop and flaten out a beer can and cut a big washer out of the ally, OK you can use a coke can too if you are teetotal

cappy:
Hey all,

I just tore my CB550 front end off.  Are the ball bearings good enough for racing or do others update to tapered roller bearings??  Does anyone know what the sizes are?  I was going to mic the stems and bores tonight.  I know PRO-FLO has a good list of various sizes. 

Thanks in advance,
Greg.

jaknight:
HI GREG,

   Tapered bearings are the only way to go.  If you put your bike on the center stand, have someone sit on the very rear of the seat to lift the front wheel off the ground.  Then take hold of the handlebars and gently move them left to right.  Notice the bump like "stop" in the center and the rough feel as the front wheel moves through its turning arc.  There is a much smoother feel with the tapered bearings and no "bump" in the center position.

   They are worth every penny and bit of work that it takes to install them.  ~ ~ ~ jaknight

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