Am I crushing my steering bearings . 79 kz400

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Am I crushing my steering bearings . 79 kz400

23 Aug 2023 18:11 - 23 Aug 2023 18:13

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
82 KZ305
85 VF1100c

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Re: Am I crushing my steering bearings . 79 kz400

24 Aug 2023 00:35

#888636

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/filebase-alias?view=download...d-fault-diagnosis&ca

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