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Am I crushing my steering bearings . 79 kz400 23 Aug 2023 18:11 #888629

ckahleer Topic Author Offline User Posts: 404 Thank you received: 138	The service manual says tighten the steering stem lock nut to 19.5 - 24ft-lbs. Is this correct? I feel I'm putting way to much pressure on the bearings. I worked on a nx125 steering stem last month and the Honda manual recommended 1.5ft-lbs. 94 KE100 81 CM200t 82 KZ305 85 VT 500c 85 VF1100c Attachments:
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Wookie58 Offline Moderator Posts: 3216 Thank you received: 1809	The KZ has a "ball and race" bearing whereas I suspect the Honda used "tapered roller" bearings. Stick to the Manual and refer to the "Note" ref provisional tightness 1982 KZ1000 Ltd www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192 kzrider.com/forum/forum-index/faq-wiki/6...-fault-finding-guide
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