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Message started by 323dunce on 07/09/08 at 05:28:18

Title: Steering Head Bearing Races
Post by 323dunce on 07/09/08 at 05:28:18

Hi, I have a '99 Savage. How hard is it to get the steering head bearing races out? Any tips?

Would it be better to just get another set, and if so does anyone have a good idea where to find them? Is that same part used on other Suzuki bikes?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Steering Head Bearing Races
Post by T Mack 1 on 07/09/08 at 12:21:37

Are yours bad??? There are high speed bearings in a low speed application. Should last a long time. Bad would manifest as bumpy turning. Stiff or loose turning can be adjusted .

But anyway, the Factory manual shows them being driven out with special tool. Basically, it looks like they would come out very much like the races of a trailer hub. Using a brass drift-pin and hammer, tap side to side. Don't get it wedged by hitting too hard on one side.

T.M.

Title: Re: Steering Head Bearing Races
Post by 323dunce on 07/09/08 at 12:37:10

Thanks, mine are good but I want to try putting them on another bike. I tapped soft, wanted to be sure before i hit it hard. Thanks again@

Title: Re: Steering Head Bearing Races
Post by YonuhAdisi on 07/09/08 at 13:27:13

The bearing races are fairly easy to get out in my opinion. I removed the ones out of my 87 frame with no difficulty.