I am replacing top and bottom, I plan to use aftermarket bearings (complete set less than one OEM bearing from Yamaha and I am pretty sure its the same bearing) , but I am trying to figure out if there is a seal on the lower race. On the parts list I have it just shows the bearing. Has anyone done this and figured out if there is a seal what part number it is ?
Thanks
Scott
Steering head bearing replacement Tenere XTZ660
Re: Steering head bearing replacement Tenere XTZ660
Yes there is a lower seal/cup.scottnet wrote:I am replacing top and bottom, I plan to use aftermarket bearings (complete set less than one OEM bearing from Yamaha and I am pretty sure its the same bearing) , but I am trying to figure out if there is a seal on the lower race. On the parts list I have it just shows the bearing. Has anyone done this and figured out if there is a seal what part number it is ?
Thanks
Scott
I don't think you can buy this separately.(Comes with the lower bearing from Yamaha)
I fitted this complete kit to my 2011 660z
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALL-BALLS-STE ... SwQItUGvVz
Maybe of some help.
http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=17320
2011 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere
Re: Steering head bearing replacement Tenere XTZ660
Thanks, a couple of q's
1) did this kit you bought have the lower seal ?
2) Or did you manage to get the lower bearing of with out damaging the seal ?
3) How did you get the lower race out of the frame, I have the top one out ok but the lower I cant a grip on the edge to drift out I have applied heat, next step is to cut it out
1) did this kit you bought have the lower seal ?
2) Or did you manage to get the lower bearing of with out damaging the seal ?
3) How did you get the lower race out of the frame, I have the top one out ok but the lower I cant a grip on the edge to drift out I have applied heat, next step is to cut it out
Re: Steering head bearing replacement Tenere XTZ660
1/ Yes.scottnet wrote:Thanks, a couple of q's
1) did this kit you bought have the lower seal ?
2) Or did you manage to get the lower bearing of with out damaging the seal ?
3) How did you get the lower race out of the frame, I have the top one out ok but the lower I cant a grip on the edge to drift out I have applied heat, next step is to cut it out
2/ No i damaged the seal removing the lower bearing.
3/ I have one of these. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-MS040- ... Sw42JWC~Xx
2011 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere
Re: Steering head bearing replacement Tenere XTZ660
Thanks for the info. The removal tool looks good
Re: Steering head bearing replacement Tenere XTZ660
Yes makes the job a lot easier.scottnet wrote:Thanks for the info. The removal tool looks good
I'm in Cheshire so if your local your more than welcome to borrow it.
The bearing on the stearing stem was very tight to get off so i used a dremel
2011 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere
Re: Steering head bearing replacement Tenere XTZ660
Gary thanks for the offer but i am down south.
Is there a tool for getting the new bearing on the stem?
Is there a tool for getting the new bearing on the stem?
Re: Steering head bearing replacement Tenere XTZ660
I've always used what's left of the old bearing, a bit of pipe, and a hammer.scottnet wrote:Gary thanks for the offer but i am down south.
Is there a tool for getting the new bearing on the stem?
Re: Steering head bearing replacement Tenere XTZ660
Like daryl.daryl wrote:I've always used what's left of the old bearing, a bit of pipe, and a hammer.scottnet wrote:Gary thanks for the offer but i am down south.
Is there a tool for getting the new bearing on the stem?
I used the old lower bearing upside down and a tube.
2011 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere