Steering head bearings

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Steering head bearings

03 Jul 2021 11:01
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Restoring 1978 KZ1000b  replacing steering head bearings with all balls I got old racees out new one in big on bottom small on top lower bearing does seat all the way to bottom of stem does it get pressed on 

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Re: Steering head bearings

03 Jul 2021 11:22
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Lower tapered bearing does press fit onto steering stem. Don’t forget the grease seal on before bearing.
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Re: Steering head bearings

04 Jul 2021 17:55
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Thanks it went on real easy what a difference from roller starting to put part on instead of off currently own 1974 z1a 1978 kz 1000b  

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