atc 185s tapered bearing question

[trimoto55]

For those of you who went with the All Balls kit or similar did u reuse the washer on the stem that is under the bearing race that i took off?

[trimoto55]

anyone??? i need an answer quick i really want to put this topgether but dont want to do it wrong! I tried searching but cant get a clear cut answer?

[85Tecate]

What "washer" are you talking about. Post a picture from bikebandit and give us the part number so we can see what you're talking about.

[trimoto55]

this is the washer im talking about in pic 1, the second picture is the washer and the bearing race that i know comes off. I just wanan know if i should keep that washer on ?http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii27/goonracr55/pic1.jpg
here is the second pic showing the washer and bearing race
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii27/goonracr55/pic2.jpg

[trimoto55]

Anyone?????

[cr480r]

i put an all balz kit on a 200e.. i just put the new seal on the stem and then the race on. was the washer in your photo above or below the seal?

[harryredtrike]

this is the washer im talking about in pic 1, the second picture is the washer and the bearing race that i know comes off. I just wanan know if i should keep that washer on ?http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii27/goonracr55/pic1.jpg
here is the second pic showing the washer and bearing race
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii27/goonracr55/pic2.jpg

it looks like you have them both upside down.bottom taper should point up with bearing sitting in.and the top should point down with bearing in it.

[trimoto55]

it looks like you have them both upside down.bottom taper should point up with bearing sitting in.and the top should point down with bearing in it.
I didn't even take anything off yet its not upside down I don't think u understand ? I just wanna know if I should keep washer with new bearing kit

[litebulblsc]

I never installed one of those kits, but I would leave the washer down there. I doubt it will cause any problem but if it does, it will still be easy enough to take back out.

[cr480r]

does the stem stay the same diameter all the way to the bottom or is there a step? does the washer interfere with the lower race seating properly?

[85Tecate]

I didn't even take anything off yet its not upside down I don't think u understand ? I just wanna know if I should keep washer with new bearing kit

Those are upside down. Reguardless of who took them off before theyre upside down. Turn them around and yes if theyre good, reuse them.

[harryredtrike]

here is the order of parts,just remove previous bearings with new ones

[litebulblsc]

You guys aren't reading his post or something. He states that he is wanting to run tapered bearings (are they even offered the the 185?).
But in which case he wouldn't need to run the stock races. He is just wondering if he should leave that washer on or not. What is pictured on the steering stem is the washer in question and the lower-inner race. I can't tell for sure if the race is upside down or not but it does not really matter.

[MonroeMike]

Isn't that "washer" a dust seal?

[litebulblsc]

Nope, Mike, it is a steel washer. There is a rubber seal that goes in between the washer and race, but it is not pictured

[panteramatt]

I just did this with those tapered bearings. YES I left the washer down there and it didnt interfere with anything. Youll be fine. Any more questions just ask.

[oscarmayer]

maybe it's jsut me, but you could read the directions or conact all-balls.:confused:

[panteramatt]

Well the directions that came with my moose kit were vague to say the least. I just tapped in the race, installed the cone bearings, and insalled the seal. All is well.

[oscarmayer]

ahh ok. didn't know if it even came with some. sometims the maker has beter directions on their site. if not, I'd contact them directly and see what they say.
maybe do a write up with photos and such so the enxt guy knows what to do.

[MonroeMike]

Nope, Mike, it is a steel washer. There is a rubber seal that goes in between the washer and race, but it is not pictured

Thanks for the correction.

I have to do this same front end soon, as you know.

[litebulblsc]

Thanks for the correction.

I have to do this same front end soon, as you know.

You going with tapered bearings or stock?

[MonroeMike]

Have not decided.