Justinas
Active Member
Hi guys,
got a little but stuck with bearing retainers on CB550 (1978, K3).
Front one: I made a tool, heated the surroundings and it haven't moved a bit. It was a little bashed up before my attempts to loosen it up. After couple of hours of trying I gave up, made a cut in it and removed it in a nasty way. I noticed that the thread inside the seat is damaged all around. Is there any way to fix that thread or should I just lock the new retainer with some kind of screw glue?
I just can't get the rear retainer out too. All the pins were drilled out and I know it's LH thread (although tried both ways). Again, I welded up a tool with catches for all four holes. Retainer did not give. Then I even welded the tool to the retainer to apply even more force, but the bar just bent without moving the retainer (I waited for it to cool down after welding). At this point I started questioning my methods and before welding on a stronger bar maybe anyone could tell me if there is some kind of secret with that retainer? Thank you!
got a little but stuck with bearing retainers on CB550 (1978, K3).
Front one: I made a tool, heated the surroundings and it haven't moved a bit. It was a little bashed up before my attempts to loosen it up. After couple of hours of trying I gave up, made a cut in it and removed it in a nasty way. I noticed that the thread inside the seat is damaged all around. Is there any way to fix that thread or should I just lock the new retainer with some kind of screw glue?
I just can't get the rear retainer out too. All the pins were drilled out and I know it's LH thread (although tried both ways). Again, I welded up a tool with catches for all four holes. Retainer did not give. Then I even welded the tool to the retainer to apply even more force, but the bar just bent without moving the retainer (I waited for it to cool down after welding). At this point I started questioning my methods and before welding on a stronger bar maybe anyone could tell me if there is some kind of secret with that retainer? Thank you!