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El__burro:
i am looking at different videos and it seems like they all fit a thicker washer under number 4 rubber seal. (see picture above)
the old one i have is pretty thin, would it be ok?
thanks
el__burro
K2-K6:
The. Original kits (years ago) used that thick spacer with a seal round the outside of it but I can't remember why they had that, it may have been to bring the total bearing dimensions back to the same spec as the original fitment in terms of ending up with identical geometry to the factory bearings.
It's slightly difficult without being there in front of it but loosely I think this is what happens: the new roller bearing if put onto the stem without a spacer will move the whole assembly up into the bike so that when you put the top yoke on it will end up closer to the bottom one and to then get the fork legs level with the top yoke you will have to drop them relative to the bike which will lift the front of the frame. I know it sounds convoluted but they were trying to absolutely preserve the original geometry.
Technically speaking it shouldn't compromise the integrity of the assembly if you go without the thick spacer but you will get a minor change in steering geometry but no more than using a slightly different sized tire. Really in most cases a good setup with roller bearings is going to be much better that a worn original setup anyway.
mike the bike:
You probably know anyway but..... Use the old bearing shells to tap the new ones in place as they're the same diameter.
El__burro:
Hello everyone,
going back to steering issue, having replaced the bearing hasn't improved much.
Looking at the bike it seems like the problem could be the electric cabling going to the headlights.
I feel friction when I turn right (so the cable gets stretched) and when I turn left i have the cable holding the movement.
I am trying to see the best routing option.
As per image attached, I have passed the (probably too big) bundle of wires just under the tank holder.
Is there a better way.
thanks
El__burro
steff750:
:-\ why have you got that switch there ?
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