Steering "Notchy"

[JonnyHonda]

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.

[CBen750F1]

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

[XNavylfr]

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

                                                              CHUCK
                                                               72 cb750(ON A SAVIOR FRAME)
                                                               78 GL1000 Goldwing
                                                                82 VF750 magna
                                                                 84 VT700 shadow
                                                                 79 KZ1000 LTD
                                                                  And alot of parts bikes

[SteveD CB500K0]

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

[jimshea]

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

[SteveD CB500K0]

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