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I just replaced the steering head bearings on my 95 RT. I have adjusted the bearings several times, still get the head shake from 35- 50 mph. I have tightened the adjustment nut to the point I'm afraid it will strip the threads if I go any further. Regardless, the steering doesnt reach a point where it is too tight and binds.
Anybody got an idea what's going on with this? I should be able to tighten the adjustment nut to the point of binding, right? Could the upper bearing be binding on the shaft and not seating?
I should be able to tighten the adjustment nut to the point of binding, right? Could the upper bearing be binding on the shaft and not seating?
Brickrider was right. I removed the stem, used emery cloth on the shaft until the bearing would slide (reluctantly) down the shaft and seat.
There was just enough interference that the adjuster nut could not tighten the bearing.
(Called my BMW tech; his response: dont let go of the bars)