Where does the bearing race go on a Harley Davidson?
Some early model Harleys will have a press in neck cup that fits into the neck of the frame. This neck cup holds the bearing race rather than the frame. The process of removing the neck bearing races and servicing the bearings is very much the same on Touring, Dyna, and Sportster models old and new.
When to replace neck bearings on a motorcycle?
If you feel a “flat spot” when passing center as you slowly swinging your bars from left to right, you have bearings and races that should no longer be in service on your motorcycle. Neck bearings and races should only be replaced as sets.
Can a wedge be used to remove neck bearing races?
Jim’s also offers a wedge, type, spacer that can be installed at the end of the driver. This piece is used to space the collet halves equally at their split. Using heat to remove these neck bearing races can be more harmful than good if used incorrectly.
How do you remove the outer races from a steering wheel?
a) It is possible to remove the old outer races with a drift. Although a steering bearing removal tool works best. b) Tap around the inside edge evenly with a drift until the races come out. (upper and lower.) (Fig A) 4) Remove lower steering bearing from steering stem. a) Remove the rollers from the bearing by destroying the cage.
Some early model Harleys will have a press in neck cup that fits into the neck of the frame. This neck cup holds the bearing race rather than the frame. The process of removing the neck bearing races and servicing the bearings is very much the same on Touring, Dyna, and Sportster models old and new.
If you feel a “flat spot” when passing center as you slowly swinging your bars from left to right, you have bearings and races that should no longer be in service on your motorcycle. Neck bearings and races should only be replaced as sets.
a) It is possible to remove the old outer races with a drift. Although a steering bearing removal tool works best. b) Tap around the inside edge evenly with a drift until the races come out. (upper and lower.) (Fig A) 4) Remove lower steering bearing from steering stem. a) Remove the rollers from the bearing by destroying the cage.
Jim’s also offers a wedge, type, spacer that can be installed at the end of the driver. This piece is used to space the collet halves equally at their split. Using heat to remove these neck bearing races can be more harmful than good if used incorrectly.