Thumper Club Forum
Technical => Bike Problems/Questions => Topic started by: turpitz764 on April 17, 2008, 09:08:14 PM
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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.
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Strip and check. When in doubt, whip em out!!!! ;D
Keep boppin', Bill.
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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
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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
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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