The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Danno on May 28, 2008, 08:04:50 AM

Title: Steering bearings
Post by: Danno on May 28, 2008, 08:04:50 AM

The steering on the R65 is or has gotten really tight. Is there anything unusual I need to be aware of as I disassemble to check it out? What has me concerned is that I noticed what look like pipe wrench marks on the big knurled nut.

Title: Re: Steering bearings
Post by: nhmaf on May 28, 2008, 10:51:41 AM

This thread (click on link below) should give you plenty of relevant info, and even some pointers & pictures:
http://suraklyn.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1175535024/0

Title: Re: Steering bearings
Post by: Danie on May 28, 2008, 10:58:59 AM

Hi Danno

I am not a technical expert, but maybe it is about time to replace the stearing bearings. I recently experienced the same problem with my Kawasaki, and during inspection I discovered that the bottom bearing was badly rusted, and had to be replaced.

I do have a feeling that this could be a common problem with many of the older  bikes -regardless make or model.

Regards

Danie

Title: Re: Steering bearings
Post by: MrRiden on May 29, 2008, 07:32:25 PM

Danno,
Also have a look at the excellent post by SueCanada that I stole and posted in our Tech section
http://suraklyn.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1189357717
rich

Title: Re: Steering bearings
Post by: Danno on May 30, 2008, 07:45:46 AM

Thanks.

Great write up.

Dan