Questions about repacking the steering head and swingarm bearings

Bad-mofo · 07-02-2008, 03:01 PM

Since I've never done it and it's due on my R1... How easy it is to do? I suspect it's 100% DIY, meaning no special tools required, but who knows. I'd hate to completely remove the front end or swingarm, not to mention the bike needs to be suspended/supported in some way (the "ladder" method?).

Q1: Can I do it by just loosening the bolts/axles w/o removing anything?
Q2: What kind of grease would you recommend? Compatible with what is there currently (put by the mfr).

ExarKunONe · 07-08-2008, 03:01 PM

A1. This is not too difficult but youll have to take the front and rear end apart. For example you have to take the steering stem/tripple clamps apart. The special tools needed are a torque wrench, spanner wrench, and service manual.

A2. Bell Ray waterproof grease works great. Use a LOT of grease and work it into the bearings.

07-02-2008, 03:01 PM	#1
Bad-mofo Canyon Carver Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aliso Viejo, CA Bikes: 03 R6, 04 R1, 06 450SMR Age: 37 Posts: 556 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 4 (16)	Questions about repacking the steering head and swingarm bearings Since I've never done it and it's due on my R1... How easy it is to do? I suspect it's 100% DIY, meaning no special tools required, but who knows. I'd hate to completely remove the front end or swingarm, not to mention the bike needs to be suspended/supported in some way (the "ladder" method?). Q1: Can I do it by just loosening the bolts/axles w/o removing anything? Q2: What kind of grease would you recommend? Compatible with what is there currently (put by the mfr).

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07-08-2008, 03:01 PM	#2
ExarKunONe Squid Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nipomo, CA Bikes: 01 BMW R1100S, 99 R6 Age: 23 Posts: 119 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (10)	A1. This is not too difficult but youll have to take the front and rear end apart. For example you have to take the steering stem/tripple clamps apart. The special tools needed are a torque wrench, spanner wrench, and service manual. A2. Bell Ray waterproof grease works great. Use a LOT of grease and work it into the bearings.