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Mackus84
03-08-2016, 11:26 AM
Ok so i got my steering stem bearings in. Have read a few of the posts on here about the installation. I just wanted to make sure this is right. I have the new races "in" but the top on sticks out about 1/8 of an inch. Is it supposed to be like that? The bottom is all the way in. Probably an 1/8 into the neck, but like i said the top sticks out. Its all the way up against its seat from what i can tell. Thoughts?228726 <<<< Top...... 228727 <<<< bottom
Mackus84
03-08-2016, 11:27 AM
228728 top is seated all the way
Mackus84
03-08-2016, 11:48 AM
Also, i cannot get the bottom bearing onto the stem. Ive heated the bearing and put the triple in the freezer. Didnt work. Im BEATING the crap out of this thing
Mackus84
03-08-2016, 12:12 PM
Ahhh screw it. I have a spare set of triples, and stock bearings. Im going back to that. To h*ll w this all balls junk set
DohcBikes
03-08-2016, 12:16 PM
Did you meausure the stem bearing? It is a press fit.

The top race looks normal. This is common when doing the conversion.

AllBalls is usually very helpful if you contact them.
Mackus84
03-08-2016, 12:28 PM
Both bearings look identical to me. But ill get the caliper and measure. Its just so damn frustrating. Excuse the language. I smacked my hand w a hammer earlier trying to do it haha. Beyond aggravated
Mackus84
03-08-2016, 12:36 PM
Did you meausure the stem bearing? It is a press fit.

The top race looks normal. This is common when doing the conversion.

AllBalls is usually very helpful if you contact them.

Ahhhh man youre a genius!!!!!. Bearing is on!!! That kinda pisses me off that they dont label or even mention which ones which. I sat them next to each other and the were the same height, and looked identical, so i figured they were. So i took your advice and measured w the micrometer, and you were right!!! Thank you Sir!!! Now my problem is, i have the races wrong. The one that was packaged w the bearing i coudlnt get on, is on the bottom, when it now needs to be on top
DohcBikes
03-08-2016, 12:45 PM
Ok, get em outta there then.
Mackus84
03-08-2016, 01:00 PM
Done, and done
Mackus84
03-08-2016, 01:06 PM
228731 Task complete. I owe ya one man. Thank You!!!!
DohcBikes
03-08-2016, 01:13 PM
no prob glad you got it
RUNMEDOWN
03-08-2016, 01:25 PM
I have the same set going into a build, does the larger one go on top or on bottom?
oldskool83
03-08-2016, 02:00 PM
I only use OEM ball bearings. Had a AB kit not work years ago and that's one thing I just will not upgrade anymore.
DohcBikes
03-08-2016, 02:06 PM
I have the same set going into a build, does the larger one go on top or on bottom?Bearing with the largest inner diameter is the bottom bearing.
DohcBikes
03-08-2016, 02:09 PM
I only use OEM ball bearings. Had a AB kit not work years ago and that's one thing I just will not upgrade anymore.I've done about 15 swaps, was an AllBalls dealer for some time, and am now currently building a couple bikes that AllBalls has provided product sponsorships for. Their products are excellent and their customer service is top notch. Some bearing conversions require a slight bit of modification, but the folks at AllBalls are more than happy to provide technical support, and they always back their products.
RUNMEDOWN
03-08-2016, 03:43 PM
Bearing with the largest inner diameter is the bottom bearing.

Got it thanks
Mackus84
03-08-2016, 04:11 PM
Got it thanks

Yeah it was actually like almost 3mm bigger when i measured it with the caliper. Hard to tell just by looking at it like i did. Once i got it figured out with his help, it slid right on. Few taps to the inner race with a flat screwdriver and it was good to go
Mackus84
03-08-2016, 04:14 PM
I did end up having to leave out one of the two washers they provided. Didnt have enough threads up top for the spanner nut or whatever u call it. Took a washer out and it was all gravy
DohcBikes
03-08-2016, 04:48 PM
I did end up having to leave out one of the two washers they provided. Didnt have enough threads up top for the spanner nut or whatever u call it. Took a washer out and it was all gravyYep almost asked if you had enough engagement on your spanner. now i know you did it right.
jb2wheels
03-08-2016, 05:11 PM
The races are the same, aren't they? Only the ID of the lower bearing is different.
DohcBikes
03-08-2016, 05:14 PM
The races are the same, aren't they? Only the ID of the lower bearing is different.I honestly cant remember, i've been working on yamahas and suzukis lately, motorcycles. I thought the first pic of the top race looked fine. Best not think too deeply on this one, lol