[august]

ive looked and cant find what bearings to install in my 2002 1800r vtx for the streeing stem upper and lower id like to put timkin in if anyone knows the numbers ,thanks

 

[The Old Fool]

Most folks around here use All Balls steering stem bearings. Part number is 22-1020 gets you all the pieces for a complete rebuild. About $35 at most vendors.

Link below.

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...es&webTypeId=574&webCatId=28&prodFamilyId=586

 

[wanderingbear]

Are you getting a wobble in the front end? the reason I ask is the 1800 isn't known for this problem the 1300's are.

 

[august]

no whobble when i replaced my frnt tire i was pulling on the shocks and noticed a 1/8 play from frnt to back and not sure it was normal so was going to replace stem bearings

 

[Cage SC]

All Balls made a big difference, but I have the 1300 and also needed to replace the front Wheel bearings.

 

[BigJon]

You shouldn't need to replace them. Apparently the stem nut is loose so clean and lube the bearings (they will be dry) and torque the nut to spec. Replacing them is a PITA.

 

[The Old Fool]

+1 what BigJon said. I believe that all you need is to adjust the stem bearing. See Service Manual in the sticky notes on 1800 main forum.

 

[Bassdude404]

you shouldn't need to replace them. Apparently the stem nut is loose so clean and lube the bearings (they will be dry) and torque the nut to spec. Replacing them is a pita.

+1 what bigjon said. I believe that all you need is to adjust the stem bearing. See service manual in the sticky notes on 1800 main forum.

+2....

 

[august]

thanks for your replys,AND YUP THEY WERE DRY,thanks nothing like your personal mech.just a finger touch away

 

[BigJon]

Unfortunately, Honda has a fear of lubricants. Almost...no, not almost...every bearing on the bike is under-lubed.

 

[Spoiler]

Unfortunately, Honda has a fear of lubricants. Almost...no, not almost...every bearing on the bike is under-lubed.

An ex of mine, said that was called, "lube-a-phobia"

Spoiler

"missing icon here of a dude laughing and eating livermush"

 

[6sigmaford.1]

Ditto with Big Jon

You shouldn't need to replace them. Apparently the stem nut is loose so clean and lube the bearings (they will be dry) and torque the nut to spec. Replacing them is a PITA.

My stem bearings were loose from the Dealer on my "08" after I readjusted - life is good.