Steering issue

[Anonymous]

One more question on the GS850GL. Steering seems to have a very slight resistance or detent at dead center which can be felt steering through it at slow speeds. No play in bearings. Should I dis-assemble?

Thanks
Ken

[SqDancerLynn1]

IF you feel a detent YOU need new steering stem bearings

[KEITH KRAUSE]

IF you feel a detent YOU need new steering stem bearings

Absolutely!

[jimcor]

IF you feel a detent YOU need new steering stem bearings

Absolutely!

Yep, they're shot!

[ZacharyB]

I have this too, is this unsafe? 8O Otherwise I can live with it... for now!

[Dink]

I have this too, is this unsafe? 8O Otherwise I can live with it... for now!

Not especially unsafe as long as you are aware of it and stay aware that you are gonna over steer as the pressure required to move from the "on-centre" increases. I would just replace the bearings , it is not expensive or difficult.
Dink

[focus frenzy]

I had the opposite, it was easy to turn close to center and would stiffen up as the bars were turned.
I took it apart and the grease in the bearings was gummy and pretty well dry, I cleaned the bearings and races and inspected them very closely and could not find anything wrong with them.
I greased them up with good water proof marine grease and re-assembled it and it is as good as new now.

[ZacharyB]

I would just replace the bearings , it is not expensive or difficult.

Would you happen to know if there a difference in action, upkeep, or performance between the stock bearings and the roller bearings offered for OE replacement?

[Anonymous]

Thanks for your input. I figured they were shot, but thought I would throw it out there anyway.

Ken