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sdg125cc · 10-04-2008, 09:24 AM

Has anyone had a problem with keeping the steering heads on the bike tight. Im having a problem with my sdg steering head loosening and crushing the bearings.

Ive already tried loc-tight on stem threads. but still happens!!

Any Suggestions???

UK Connection · 10-04-2008, 10:07 AM

needle roller bearings / tapered head set. You wont crush them

Kurlon · 10-04-2008, 10:44 AM

Use a sharpie, and mark the top clamp and stem nut so you can see if it's actually backing off, or if you're just rough on stem bearings. Also, make sure you are loosening the upper clamp bolts before you tighten the upper stem nut, that acts as a jam nut to lock the lower stem nut in place. If you don't allow the clamp to slide on the forks before tightening it, you may not be effectively 'jamming' the lower nut in place.

dirtbkr188 · 10-04-2008, 03:23 PM

I usually snug the lower stem nut enough to make it somewhat difficult to turn the forks. I then install the top clamp, and then the upper stem nut and snug that down tightly. Then I use a hammer and punch to "back off" the lower stem nut a 1/4 turn, jamming it tightly up into the top clamp. Has always seemed to work for me, with no backing off or loosening up whatsoever.

sdg125cc · 10-06-2008, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurlon

Use a sharpie, and mark the top clamp and stem nut so you can see if it's actually backing off, or if you're just rough on stem bearings. Also, make sure you are loosening the upper clamp bolts before you tighten the upper stem nut, that acts as a jam nut to lock the lower stem nut in place. If you don't allow the clamp to slide on the forks before tightening it, you may not be effectively 'jamming' the lower nut in place.

That makes sense. but as you said its backing off. Ive since lost the whole top tripple nut today. Any ideas on where to get just the top nut???

P.S. Thanks for the replies

sdg125cc · 10-06-2008, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtbkr188

I usually snug the lower stem nut enough to make it somewhat difficult to turn the forks. I then install the top clamp, and then the upper stem nut and snug that down tightly. Then I use a hammer and punch to "back off" the lower stem nut a 1/4 turn, jamming it tightly up into the top clamp. Has always seemed to work for me, with no backing off or loosening up whatsoever.

Ill give that a shot if what Kurlon said doesnt work. But thanks for the response.

dirtbkr188 · 10-06-2008, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdg125cc

Any ideas on where to get just the top nut???

I'm 99.999% sure a stock XR/CRF Honda one will thread on the SDG steering stem.

NUT, STEERING STEM - PART #95020-15100

sdg125cc · 10-07-2008, 08:32 AM

Thx a bunch I hope they have these in stock!!

10-04-2008, 09:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
sdg125cc PM Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: PHX,AZ Posts: 77	Steering Heads!!!!! Has anyone had a problem with keeping the steering heads on the bike tight. Im having a problem with my sdg steering head loosening and crushing the bearings. Ive already tried loc-tight on stem threads. but still happens!! Any Suggestions???

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UK Connection PM Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Where the queens English is spoken Posts: 25	Re: Steering Heads!!!!! needle roller bearings / tapered head set. You wont crush them

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Kurlon Baron Von BanHammer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Windham, ME Posts: 7,857	Re: Steering Heads!!!!! Use a sharpie, and mark the top clamp and stem nut so you can see if it's actually backing off, or if you're just rough on stem bearings. Also, make sure you are loosening the upper clamp bolts before you tighten the upper stem nut, that acts as a jam nut to lock the lower stem nut in place. If you don't allow the clamp to slide on the forks before tightening it, you may not be effectively 'jamming' the lower nut in place. __________________ http://www.x386.net/TTR 2004 ST3 - 'Duckie'?!?! 2005 CRF70RR - MiniGP Weapon 2005 CRF70 - Dirt Donk 2008 Pitster Pro X4 Motard 1991 GS500E - LRRS/CCS #771

10-04-2008, 03:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
dirtbkr188 3rd Gear Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,003	Re: Steering Heads!!!!! I usually snug the lower stem nut enough to make it somewhat difficult to turn the forks. I then install the top clamp, and then the upper stem nut and snug that down tightly. Then I use a hammer and punch to "back off" the lower stem nut a 1/4 turn, jamming it tightly up into the top clamp. Has always seemed to work for me, with no backing off or loosening up whatsoever.

10-07-2008, 08:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
sdg125cc PM Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: PHX,AZ Posts: 77	Re: Steering Heads!!!!! Thx a bunch I hope they have these in stock!!

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