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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB750 => Topic started by: JonnyHonda on September 28, 2005, 07:19:37 AM

Title: Steering "Notchy"
Post by: JonnyHonda on September 28, 2005, 07:19:37 AM

The steering on my CB feels very rough and in places \"notchy\", is it a big job to replace the bearings. and does any one know the one I'll need.

Title: Re:Steering "Notchy"
Post by: CBen750F1 on November 04, 2005, 02:07:03 PM

yep your bearings are shot, your local honda dealer should be able to get steering head bearings.. get the taper roller type bearings, heaps better.. more reliable..peace

Title: Re:Steering "Notchy"
Post by: XNavylfr on November 20, 2005, 01:57:36 AM

hey  new guy here from the USA. go on HondaChopper.com contact lowridertommy he has conections for pin bearingsets for the cb750.

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Title: Re:Steering "Notchy"
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on November 21, 2005, 12:00:32 PM

I agree. Get a set of taper roller bearings from David Silver.  They're a doddle to fit.

Title: Re:Steering "Notchy"
Post by: jimshea on November 22, 2005, 09:04:40 AM

How can you tell if these need to be replaced? I think steering on all old bikes feels 'notchy'?

Title: Re:Steering "Notchy"
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on November 22, 2005, 06:09:33 PM

Put the bike up on the centre stand and weigh down the back so that the front wheel is off the ground.
Grab the wheel and turn it from side to side to feel any \"notch\" or roughness.
Push/pull forward/back to check for looseness.

Easy