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Head bearing - XBR500

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GB500nz:
The GB (and therefore probably the XBR) has pushbike-type bearings: loose balls in fixed races. These can and should be checked and re-greased occasionally. But if the races have got brinelled they'll need replacing. It's best to replace them with taper rollers, the races for which should properly be pressed in with the appropriate tool. I had mine done by a real mechanic and the whole thing came to well under 100 pounds. Find a real mechanic and get him to check whether the steering really is 'notchy'. And don't go to that MOTer again.
    Terry

Steve H:

--- Quote from: GB500nz on August 08, 2006, 08:43:59 AM ---the races for which should properly be pressed in with the appropriate tool.

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Got one of those it weighs about 5lbs, and has numerous other uses as well, such as breaking bricks, aligning floor boards, door stop etc etc etc

askoulding:
Well, judging by your extremely helpful responses i'll never take a bike to them again!!!!

I do have a copy of the honda workshop manual so i'll have a look at that tonight. Anyone know the best place to get the bearings?

Thanks to everyone!

guest18:
Off the top of my head dunno, I'd normally try my local (decent) bike shop or "David Silver" online/by phone.
Google for David Silver and Honda and you should get their details.

Unless anyone else has a better supplier for taper rollers....?

SteveC#222:

--- Quote from: askoulding on August 08, 2006, 11:56:56 AM ---Well, judging by your extremely helpful responses i'll never take a bike to them again!!!!

I do have a copy of the honda workshop manual so i'll have a look at that tonight. Anyone know the best place to get the bearings?

Thanks to everyone!

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