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Steering head bearing question

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by biggs500, Jul 1, 2014.

  1. biggs500

    biggs500 Active Member

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    I'm in the process of replacing the steering head bearings on the Maxim. My question is how does the air collar (the best description I could think of ) come off of the fork tube?

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    biggs500, Jul 1, 2014
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    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    It just pops off (up towards the top of the tube)....there are two internal O-rings that can become really stiff, some penetrating oil would help.
     
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    Thanks Len. I was kind of thinking that but I didn't want to break anything. Then I'd have to send you more money.
     
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    Just a few more pictures of the now completed job. The slight head shake is gone and the whole thing feels a lot more solid.


    Old upper and lower balls.

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    New upper and lower races in place.

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    New lower bearing on the lower tree.

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    Almost back together.

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    It's a whole Maxim again.

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    And a few from the first real ride after the upgrade.

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    biggs500, Jul 3, 2014
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    Great looking bike, and beautiful pics! Lake Michigan?

    The yellow looks really good on it. You may start a trend. 8)

    And, you have convinced me to change to tapered bearings on my steering head. (My 650 Maxim had a NASTY!!! wobble above about 65mph back in the day.)
     
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    Cheesehead?
     
    peganit2, Jul 5, 2014
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    That's lake Winnebago.
     
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    Sir, I can tell you take very very good care of your stuff. That bike is beautiful.
     
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