Replacing steering stem bearing ST1100

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Just a heads up when using tapered bearings, they require a lower torque on the bolt. It’s more of a feel. If they are too right you will experience a low speed wallow.

I read you right the first time, "tight" and not "right"... You mean attracted with too much torque so it becomes too tight.

 

[kiltman]

I read you right the first time, "tight" and not "right"... You mean attracted with too much torque so it becomes too tight.

My bad, I don’t always check my posts before pressing post.

 

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Buying tapered Steering Head Bearings with seals for my ST1100 -99, have always liked SKF bearings but can't find them. What about "ALL BALLS" sold in local stores here or "NTN" on eBay, anything negative about either of those?

 

[Uncle Phil]

All Balls are supposed to be good quality bearings.
There are JAF and NSK brands (don't know if they do steering stem ones) are also good.

 

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Thanks! Then it will be «ALL BALLS» tapered Steering Head Bearings with seals

 

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Lots of good info here:
https://koczarski.com/mmartin/Steering.htm

Info specifically for tightening with tapered bearings here:
https://koczarski.com/mmartin/Taper.htm