How many balls go in a 1983 honda front fork top and bottom?

[tulsamike3434]

How many balls go in a 1983 honda front forks top and bottom?
I think it's 16 but I thought I would ask the pros!!!


Here
http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i434/mikesatcshop/1983%20ATC%20110%20Project/IMAG0298-1.jpg


amd here


http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i434/mikesatcshop/1983%20ATC%20110%20Project/IMAG0297.jpg

http://www.imagessite.com/OEM_Images/honda_atv_images/H79ATC11024.gif

[tulsamike3434]

From what I read it called a "COLLAR, REAR" but now that I have it all clean with no greade Im not sure how to get the grease back in :(

[atc350xer]

19 should be the magic number. I smear grease on the bottom race, then set the bearings in the grease... keeps them in place. After you slide the neck in, do the same up top.

[tulsamike3434]

19 should be the magic number. I smear grease on the bottom race, then set the bearings in the grease... keeps them in place. After you slide the neck in, do the same up top.

Thank's sp much the reason I said 17 was because that's the number pulled out of the top and bottom I wonder if that's a stock thing.....

[EarlyBronocGuy]

19 should be the magic number. I smear grease on the bottom race, then set the bearings in the grease... keeps them in place. After you slide the neck in, do the same up top.

Yep. When you thread on the adjuster/top cone and locknut, take your time and get it set right. When it's right, there will be no slop in the headset, but it will turn to full lock in both directions under it's own weight (with the front tire off the ground).

[jr315rn]

just buy new all balls.... much nicer.

[twitch101]

And nO taking it apart later and losing them. Its a better system and holds grease better. I linked to it in your thread.