
Originally Posted by
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.
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).
TRX 70 - rescued from the trash
84 125m - first restoration
84 200m - now a four wheeler with 450r suspension
84 200x - restored, now my rider
83 250r - current project
Looking for an FL350 (Odyssey)