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Narrowcase head bearings
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 6:36 pm
by ranton_rambler
Fitted my forks back into the 175TS frame this afternoon. I bought new races and a bag of balls. The parts book says 24 balls top & bottom but I had room for 25. Seems to turn nicely, but should there be a gap? I've got to partially strip down again anyway as the bar clamps should have gone on before the top nut and damper knob.
Re: Narrowcase head bearings
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2018 1:08 pm
by blethermaskite
I was always taught to fill the race with as many balls as it would take with the cone seated, and then take one out.
Cheers,
George
Re: Narrowcase head bearings
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2018 2:41 pm
by JimF
I believe George's advice is correct.
Jim
Re: Narrowcase head bearings
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 7:25 pm
by ranton_rambler
Thanks both. Folks in VMCC concur so looks like I need to drop the forks out again. Yet another opportunity to damage the new paint!