Ok, looking to do this soon, the wobble is coming in fast. What specialty tools do I need, and where to get them? Any one rig their own? How long did it take u to do the switch? Did u all do it according to the repair manual, or is there a better route? And anything else you think I need to know. :cheers:
Questions on changing steering bearings
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Yes, because the new bearings are designed differently. The 1800 type replacement bearings are taper pin bearings. When you change the bearings I strongly recommend replacing the front tire as well, because it's already a victim of improper wear, and there is no way to fix the old tire
When I changed my bearings, I took it to a cycle shop (not the dealer). The bearings cost less than $30 and I purchased the ones from All Balls.
In the past, tire wobble has been a function of wheel runout. Occasionaly Dunlap has problems, and the tires are not concentric. As the tire wears, it gets worse. Try putting your bike on a lift, and spin the front tire. If the tread pattern doesn't run true, you have found your problem.
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Which bikes (1300 C, R or S) need to have the bearings replaced? Is it a recall or just a maintenance advisory, or just good advice, or?
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All 1300's and it should be a maintenance issue addressed and paid for by Honda. However at this point it is just great advice from the Café.
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