Topic: How to Remove the Steering Cone (race) from the Steering Stem

[craigermags]

Hi There, I have a need to replace the steering cone (race), dust seal and washer on my 1971 BC750.

How do you remove this. It looks pressed on but I am not sure.

Can any of the experts out there help with the correct method. thanks  Craig

[CycleRanger]

Search the forums, there's several threads about this.
The preferred method seems to be score the race with a Dremel tool or a file and give it a careful whack with a chisel to break the ring.

Oh, this is for the stem race. 

[wohali]

On my '78 CB750, I was able to drive the upper one out with a long piece of threaded rod and a sledgehammer. On the bottom race I think I got most of the way there, destroyed a few pieces of threaded rod in the process, then did the nick-and-remove technique.

[Lamp]

When I replaced the steering stem bearings on my F-model front end, I had to heat a small area of the inner race on the steering stem until it was red hot. Then I beat that spot with the ball end of a ball pen hammer to stretch the race out. Then I just garbed the race with some large pliers and worked it off.

[754]

 If you are near my shop I have the proper tool.. takes a few minute, leaves no marks, and rubber and washer is reuseable.

[brycegp]

read my build thread...its in there.  Reply #24... 

Use a "blind hole puller"...takes 5 mins...