[ST] Re: Steering Head Bearings

[Erik Miner <Axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thank You Darren!  This is exactly the kind of info I needed.

Erik


>
>
>Erik,
>Mine were adjusted at the first service after I felt they were a bit loose.
>Since then I have checked them twice.
>The first time I just tensioned the upper nut to specs & that 
>tightened the steering up a bit.
>Some time later I actually adjusted them properly as well. There was 
>no noticeable freeplay in the bearings or clunking, but the effort 
>to turn the bars was a bit light, so I adjustment them until it was 
>'right'.
>
>
> >I'm just wondering if the factory recommendation
> >is realistic.
>
>Dont know what that is.
>
>
> >If you did have them done did you notice any >difference??
>
>Yes.
>Not as loose/light in the front end.
>Feels more stable & "better".
>
>
>Darren Mason.
>2000 ST.
>Melbourne, AuSTralia.
>
>
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