Steering head bearing replacement: Difference between revisions

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* Brake caliper: Brake hose doesn't have to be disconnected, but tie the caliper up so it doesn't hang by the hose.  
* Brake caliper: Brake hose doesn't have to be disconnected, but tie the caliper up so it doesn't hang by the hose.  


* Both handlebars: Make sure the brake reservoir remains in an upright position, to keep air out of the line. You can leave everything connected to the bars.  
* Both handlebars: Measure the fork height - how far the forks stick up over the triple. On bikes other than the 250, measure/mark the angle & location of the clip-ons. Make sure the brake reservoir remains in an upright position, to keep air out of the line. You can leave everything connected to the bars.  


* Forks: Loosen the bolts on the upper and lower triple clamps one side at a time and take both forks out, taking care not to scratch the shiny surface.  
* Forks: Loosen the bolts on the upper and lower triple clamps one side at a time and take both forks out, taking care not to scratch the shiny surface.