Steering bearings

[Danno]

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.

[nhmaf]

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

[Danie]

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

[MrRiden]

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

[Danno]

Thanks.

Great write up.

Dan