head bearings

[turpitz764]

finally getting my front end sorted now ...head bearings seem a bit tight was wondering if its ok to adjust them without taking evertyhing apart...or is it better to go for the strip down and check the state of them.

[themoudie]

Strip and check. When in doubt, whip em out!!!!

Keep boppin', Bill.

[guest7]

I'd adjust them first and see how it feels. If they're knackered it will be very easy to spot, but if they feel fine then you will have saved yourself a job (for now). I'd try adjusting as a first shot (but then I am a bit of an optimist), I've never come across a set of head bearings that have been bone-dry or anything like that.

GC

[002]

I've never come across a set of head bearings that have been bone-dry or anything like that.

GC

I have !!!
Bloody Shit loads !!!!!!!

I dont think they put any in at the factory....well a smear of white silicone based grease !

Jethro

[guest7]

Perhaps that's the joy of always owning old bikes, someone sometime got around to greasing and/or replacing the bearings. Yeah, factory lubing is a joke. If I ever bought a new bike again I would definitely do some light diassembling and lubing before riding it.

In the case of a new Triumph, I would probably have to consider getting the engine repainted  For those who don't know, Triumph's paint finishes can be a little suspect. Our mate Rob has a Bonneville that only gets used during the summer and is meticulously cleaned. The lacquer on the engine cases is pickling though   
Jethro's all-year-round Bonneville went to rat-shit at the first sign of road salt.

GC