bansheecaptain Posted March 22, 2011 Report Posted March 22, 2011 hey im trying to take the bearing out so i can take my frame in for powdercoat and there is a reverse looking bolt in there does that stay in there and the bearing pops out the other side or any info how to take it out would be sweet . thank you Quote
mikechief Posted March 22, 2011 Report Posted March 22, 2011 yeah you have to take that thingy out to get the bearing out . i didnt have the right size bolt to fit in there so i found one close and wrapped a piece of pop can around it and beat it in there . Quote
Starwriter Posted March 23, 2011 Report Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) For the nut that holds the lower steering stem bearing in, get a 3/4" bolt about 2" long, which will have a 1 1/8" head. You are essentially using it as a big allen wrench. You can turn the bolt with a pipe wrench or weld a junk socket to the threaded end of the bolt. You can get a new bearing and both seals for $15 shipped off ebay. There is a seal on top and one on the bottom. Pry them out with a screwdriver. Oh, and grind off all the unused brackets before you have it coated. ESPECIALLY those 2 rubber bumper brackets on the lower frame tubes for the stock pipes. Here's a list of some of the others you may or may not want to cut off. air box brackets TORS box brackets foot basket brackets lower rear fender mount brackets Then weld in a gusset to reinforce the steering stop. Edited March 23, 2011 by Starwriter Quote
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