how do you remove the steering stem 82kz1000

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how do you remove the steering stem 82kz1000

28 Jan 2011 20:11
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so how do i get this stem out? ive read about gring welds but at first glance i didnt see any. jus press fit? from top or bottom? thanks in advance guys

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Re: how do you remove the steering stem 82kz1000

28 Jan 2011 20:23 - 28 Jan 2011 20:25
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Here are some pages from the Service manual.

Attachment Steering.doc not found



And yes I believe it presses out from the lower triple clamp.
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Re: how do you remove the steering stem 82kz1000

29 Jan 2011 05:58
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There is a good thread for you...

kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...d=5&id=352040#352051
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Re: how do you remove the steering stem 82kz1000

29 Jan 2011 06:39
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is it an aluminum or steel lower triple?
if steel you have to cut(grind or machine)the weld off and press it from the bottom up.if it is aluminum it will press from the top down.

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Re: how do you remove the steering stem 82kz1000

29 Jan 2011 06:45
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it is the aluminum lower tree. thanks. thats what i was curious about. wasnt sure which way to press it

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Re: how do you remove the steering stem 82kz1000

29 Jan 2011 07:29
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you should be able to press from the top down.it should have a snap ring around the bottom of the stem that would prevent it from being pulled up through the lower tree when tightening it down on the bike (hopefully no one would ever try to tighten one that tight :blink: ).
i have a twelve ton press and have been able to pop out busas,zx9's,zx7's,ktm's,klx 110's,kx 65'65,katana's.some of em are pretty tite but they have all come out.

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Re: how do you remove the steering stem 82kz1000

29 Jan 2011 07:31
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it is always good to remember the forces that are present when the stem is mounted on the bike.the nuts and bolts on the top of the stem are always going to try to hold it all together,not pull it apart.

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Re: how do you remove the steering stem 82kz1000

13 Jan 2013 23:43
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I'm trying to get mine out of the kz. I ground off the welds but I don't see the ring of the stem. How much grinding do you have to do? I have done a fair bit.
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Re: how do you remove the steering stem 82kz1000

14 Jan 2013 10:59
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alot !

those welds will go 1/4 inch deep or better sometimes.
i usually cut them out with the lathe.

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Re: how do you remove the steering stem 82kz1000

14 Jan 2013 12:20 - 14 Jan 2013 12:22
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531blackbanshee wrote: alot !

those welds will go 1/4 inch deep or better sometimes.
i usually cut them out with the lathe.

leon

Ok I was getting worried that the grinding actually melded/blended the seam together where I would'nt see the the separation of the the two pieces. Is that even possible? I'm using a 4" wheel grinder.
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Re: how do you remove the steering stem 82kz1000

14 Jan 2013 17:31 - 14 Jan 2013 17:34
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that is possible that the part line blends in.
but a smack with a hammer will jar it enough to show the part line,if your deep enough yet.

being as it was welded on,it will press from the bottom of the triple up and out.

leon
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1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

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www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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Re: how do you remove the steering stem 82kz1000

15 Jan 2013 00:43
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531blackbanshee wrote: that is possible that the part line blends in.
but a smack with a hammer will jar it enough to show the part line,if your deep enough yet.

being as it was welded on,it will press from the bottom of the triple up and out.

leon

Thanks Leon. Ya I was already worried about the melding so I did the socket and hammer and no luck. I wasn't sure if I was deep enough or not so I left till I got more info.
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