Steering Head bearing race removal

[Corsair]

Hey, all...

Now I'm sure there's been plenty on this subject, but I gotta ask....I'm having trouble with getting the stock bearing races out of the steering head. Is the "heat & beat" method appropriate in this area of the frame? (CB350 Four)

Thanks!
Robb

 

[Busted Knuckles]

Long ass screwdriver and tapping all around the race from the opposite end of the steering neck.

 

[Wangofree]

Is the "heat & beat" method appropriate in this area of the frame? (CB350 Four)

Thanks!
Robb

Hey Robb,
Worked for me on my CB360. As BK said, long, sturdy flat blade, rubber mallet and go medieval on it. Heat does help, just rotate the torch so as not to get things too hot in one spot.

Mike

 

[Corsair]

Re: Re: Steering Head bearing race removal

Hey Robb,
Worked for me on my CB360. As BK said, long, sturdy flat blade, rubber mallet and go medieval on it. Heat does help, just rotate the torch so as not to get things too hot in one spot.

Mike

Did it...bottom one was a bear to get out, but the top one came out on the 1st swing and nearly put out one of my shop lights!
Thanks!

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[yorkie350]

OH yeah i can agree with that one the bottom race on my cb350f was probably the hardest job of the whole project tried heat / hammer n chisel / penetrating oil /soaking / had to clean the neck on frame up with emery cloth before fitting tapered bearing worth doin tho feels smoother from lock to lock ;D

 

[Wangofree]

Re: Re: Steering Head bearing race removal

Did it...bottom one was a bear to get out, but the top one came out on the 1st swing and nearly put out one of my shop lights!
Thanks!

Glad it worked out Robb. You've got a nice project going so far. Keep it up. And hey! You're only a few posts away from qualifying for the 10% DTT discount with the fellas at Dime City. ;D 100 post on DTT and you're in.

 

[Corsair]

Cool! got a bunch of stuff on my DCC wish list.;D

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