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Offline quidger

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I cut into the steering stem
« on: October 14, 2009, 04:20:06 PM »
Couldn't get the bottom race off of the steering stem any other way so I got out the Dremel.

I cut through the race and into the stem before I was aware of what I had done.

Can I still use the steering stem or because I cut into it is it structurally defecient. Don't know if you can tell from the photo but the cut is 1/2" wide and in the middle of the cut. There is one micro area that went all the way through to the center of the stem.

That;s the bad news, the good news is that I got the darn race off.

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Offline bucky katt

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Re: I cut into the steering stem
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2009, 04:23:38 PM »
i'd get it welded up if it were mine.............well i'd weld it myself lol
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Re: I cut into the steering stem
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2009, 04:40:45 PM »
gonna be pricey to properly prep/weld repair, then turn to the desired OD, but I would do that or maybe check the "parts for sale" section.  what is left of my brain cells think the bending (coupled with some torsion) loads are relatively high there.
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Offline Alan F.

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Re: I cut into the steering stem
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2009, 05:13:14 PM »
What bike's it from, maybe someone has one to offer?
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Re: I cut into the steering stem
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2009, 05:14:11 PM »
What bike is it off of?
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Re: I cut into the steering stem
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2009, 05:15:01 PM »
Sorry, I was typing that at the same time! I have a 550 & a 750 one. Depending on the year.
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Re: I cut into the steering stem
« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2009, 05:41:44 PM »
It's off of a 1975 CB550 K1.

If someone has one laying around I would be glad to buy. I think this is a high stress point and would rather be safe about this.

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Re: I cut into the steering stem
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2009, 05:53:24 PM »
I have on from a 76 550k. $20 + shipping, I'll send you the top & bottom. & if you want, I'll zip the bottom race off so its ready to go when you open it!
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Re: I cut into the steering stem
« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2009, 06:12:59 PM »
JS550 I will PM you about the steering stem.

Thanks
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