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Message started by jasonsavage on 09/01/14 at 19:49:04

Title: tripple tree bearings maybe?
Post by jasonsavage on 09/01/14 at 19:49:04

my 87 savage is sitting on a stand right now as im fixing it up, and i noticed the steering feels a little notchy. is this a common thing or should i invest in a new bearing for it?

Title: Re: tripple tree bearings maybe?
Post by Spamy on 09/01/14 at 19:56:44

If the headset has been overtightened it can notch the bearing races or squish the bearings and it will be notchy. You can loosen it to see if it is ok, but sometimes It will warrant a new set of bearings.

Title: Re: tripple tree bearings maybe?
Post by jasonsavage on 09/01/14 at 19:58:23

so is it safe to say loosen it about 1/4 of a turn and see how it is and if its still notchy just go with new bearings?

Title: Re: tripple tree bearings maybe?
Post by verslagen1 on 09/01/14 at 21:07:30

when I got the '88, the grease was old and like you say knotchy.
drop the forks, clean out the bearings and repack them for a world of difference.