styeering head bearrings

tommymac · 02-13-2011, 09:10 PM

I am going to be replacing them in my futura in the next week or so. I have to order a set but will start disassembly tomorrow. Any tips or advice on doing the job. I went through it in the manual and it doesnt look too bad but figured if anyone has any tips to make the job easier I will gladly take it

Dave · 02-13-2011, 09:14 PM

Step 1: set bike on fire
Step 2: call insurance company, its italian they won't ask questions
Step 3: buy new bike

tommymac · 02-13-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Step 1: set bike on fire
Step 2: call insurance company, its italian they won't ask questions
Step 3: buy new bike

trust me I entertained the thought. If it hits 100k miles I may do that and put it on youtube LOL

Amber Lamps · 02-13-2011, 10:45 PM

double check your straps for frays.....

derf · 02-13-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

double check your straps for frays.....

Only if hes gonna use an engine hoist to lift the bike

Sixxxxer · 02-13-2011, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

trust me I entertained the thought. If it hits 100k miles I may do that and put it on youtube LOL

How many miles left till that happens??

Kerry_129 · 02-14-2011, 12:24 AM

You using tapered-roller vs. ball-bearings?

That'd be my main advice, beyond not dropping your shit on the floor 'cus you used bungee cords and drywall anchors to hang it.

tommymac · 02-14-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Kerry_129

You using tapered-roller vs. ball-bearings?

That'd be my main advice, beyond not dropping your shit on the floor 'cus you used bungee cords and drywall anchors to hang it.

Thanx for all the helpful coments you bastids. I am blessed with a centerstand so I can weight the rear and put some blocks of wood underneath the motor.

Kerry, guys on the aprilia forum have used both and said the regular ball bearrings worked just fine compared to the tapered rollers. I gotta look around on line to order a set today anyway.

Kerry_129 · 02-14-2011, 10:52 AM

Yeah, ball bearings work fine & have a *little* less drag than tapered-roller - they just don't last as long or handle as much abuse. Keep your monster stand-up wheelies & jumping to a minimum and they should give you plenty of service though.

Oh - races in the freezer for a while + gently heating the neck = easy installation.

derf · 02-14-2011, 12:16 PM

Tommy is mecha godzilla sized, his riding is like coming down off a wheelie over every bump

02-13-2011, 09:10 PM	#1
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	styeering head bearrings I am going to be replacing them in my futura in the next week or so. I have to order a set but will start disassembly tomorrow. Any tips or advice on doing the job. I went through it in the manual and it doesnt look too bad but figured if anyone has any tips to make the job easier I will gladly take it

02-13-2011, 09:14 PM	#2
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	Step 1: set bike on fire Step 2: call insurance company, its italian they won't ask questions Step 3: buy new bike

02-13-2011, 10:45 PM	#4
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	double check your straps for frays.....

02-14-2011, 12:24 AM	#7
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	You using tapered-roller vs. ball-bearings? That'd be my main advice, beyond not dropping your shit on the floor 'cus you used bungee cords and drywall anchors to hang it.

02-14-2011, 10:52 AM	#9
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	Yeah, ball bearings work fine & have a little less drag than tapered-roller - they just don't last as long or handle as much abuse. Keep your monster stand-up wheelies & jumping to a minimum and they should give you plenty of service though. Oh - races in the freezer for a while + gently heating the neck = easy installation.

02-14-2011, 12:16 PM	#10
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Tommy is mecha godzilla sized, his riding is like coming down off a wheelie over every bump