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    I forgot to put factory shim under steering stem bearing. Will it work?

    I just put a new lower steering stem bearing on my 82 GS1100E. The factory had a .060" shim under the bearing that I forgot to install going back together. But, when I tightened the stem nut, all of the free play in the bearings went away and I am able to pre-load the bearings as much as I want. Will I get away with no shim? I would put it on right now but there is no way to remove the lower bearing without damaging the built-in seal and I don't want to wait for another new bearing if I don't have to. Thanks
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    It is not optimal but does work. I ran mine for over a year after doing the same thing and didn't have a steering problem. I just replaced it a few months ago when I had to replace the trees for other reasons.
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      #3
      Originally posted by cowboyup3371 View Post
      It is not optimal but does work. I ran mine for over a year after doing the same thing and didn't have a steering problem. I just replaced it a few months ago when I had to replace the trees for other reasons.
      Cool. That is good to hear. Thanks

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        Also, in case anybody want to know, the Proto C471 works great on these spanner nuts.

        2017-09-03 21.57.58.jpg

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          Thanks for info and pic.. I've misplaced my spanner and had to resort to tapping recently
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            #6
            Originally posted by Paul.S View Post
            I just put a new lower steering stem bearing on my 82 GS1100E. But, when I tightened the stem nut, all of the free play in the bearings went away and I am able to pre-load the bearings as much as I want.
            Ok i presume you put the top bearing in as well. And "preloading the bearing" that sounds like a lot of force. Only tighten so there isnt any slop and the steering moves with hardly any tightness. A good test is the bike on side stand and the front end in the air. When the steering "flops" to the left with just a little resistance thats tight enough. It also looks like you trimmed the steering nut of its abuse metal. did you paint the grind area so it dont rust any more?

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              Originally posted by sharpy View Post
              ............ did you paint the grind area so it dont rust any more?
              Oh..... Opps.....
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                Originally posted by sharpy View Post
                Ok i presume you put the top bearing in as well. And "preloading the bearing" that sounds like a lot of force. Only tighten so there isnt any slop and the steering moves with hardly any tightness. A good test is the bike on side stand and the front end in the air. When the steering "flops" to the left with just a little resistance thats tight enough. It also looks like you trimmed the steering nut of its abuse metal. did you paint the grind area so it dont rust any more?
                Yes I threw some model paint on it later. And no, I didnt tighten the bearings really tight. Just tight enough for no play and a little bit of drag.

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