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DayvW:
Hi,
Many moons ago I bought a 400-4 and rebuilt the engine.  it was my first attempt at refurbishing a (bit of a) bike - and it worked out pretty well.  The engine worked well - and after lots of help from the lovely peeps in this very forum.  However there were a few bits I wanted to do better - and a few threads that need repairing which meant I wasn't totally happy that I should ride it too much before I got to it.  Meanwhile I have to confess I have refurbished a Suzuki GT550.  Sorry (!).  But - now I am back to my 400-4 - and am currently stripping the bike completely and doing the lot - including rebuilding the engine sorting the niggly bits I wasnt happy about (oh - and a new clutch which I should have done first time around!). 

So - to my (initial!) question.  I'm going to get the frame and some other bits powder coated (I hoped to leave it with its original paint - but now I can see it clearly - its not original .. and badly applied .. so a recommended place in Redditch will get a call soon!).  The steering head bearings (balls) all look great - but clearly need to be removed from the frame and steering stem before the powder coating - but I have no idea how to remove them (rookie question I'm sure ... but rookie I defo am!!).  Can someone suggest how best to do this?

Thanks everso,
Dave.

Bryanj:
Large hammer and drift BUT if you are going to fit new or tapers leave the in and remove after powder coating likewise protect all threads and blank off any holes where shafts go like rear brake pedal shaft or you will be spending hours removing powder coat. Should you ever want to MOT the tester needs to be able to read the stamped numer as well!!

DayvW:
Ah, I see. Well for the bearings on the frame, but what about the one at the bottom of the stem? Thanks.

Bryanj:
Same hammer but old large screwdriver

DayvW:
So brute force  :D. Ok, thanks.

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