Greasing steering bearings?

[goldman15]

Greasing the steering bearings appears in the manual to be an easy task but it calls for a special tool. Is this an easy task for the home mechanic and do you need a special tool to perform this job?
Thanks in advance for the advice.

 

[gooby]

i diddn't have any special tools easy job.clean em ,air compressor dry ,grease......gravy dude

 

[goldman15]

Thanks for the reply. What did you use instead of the special tool the manual calls for? Thanks

 

[gooby]

for the stem nut? a punch will start it and a channel locks,i greased the lower on the stem i grease often so they r good.my dealer does any pressing off/on when i need

 

[KdxChode]

don't forget about the other special tool the manual always calls for.

STEP 1: Jack the front wheel up with the SPECIAL WHEEL JACK.

In the pictures this one appears to be a bike stand. LOL

 

[canyncarvr]

It may take a few extra minutes..but seems to save more than that in the end: Taking the forks out of the stem makes the job much easier!

Much easier to handle just the stem than the stem...with the forks, wheel etc. attached.

 

[cweingartz]

air compressor dry

Just a little safety tip. You should not direct the air directly onto the bearings. I have a friend that did that and the needle bearings spun so fast that it came out and went through his hand. Just thought I would warn you.

 

[kevinkdx]

my dad has done the same thing. great advice. I have never done this, should i consider doign it on my 250?

 

[Luv2Ride]

This job is a walk in the park. I think I actually used a large socket (was it 30mm?) to remove the steering head nut. No special tools needed. Don't believe everything you read from the manufacturers.

Aloha.