greast from steering head normal?
#11
RE: greast from steering head normal?
rbabos,you are absolutely right on the oil and grease separating. It is the cheap/lightweight stuff and hopefully it will stop like others havedone over time. I'm ok with it but really is cool to know other bikesdo it too and not just mine. comfort in numbersI suppose *L*..thanks all..ride safe.
#13
RE: greast from steering head normal?
Harley only packs the bearings when they first put them in at the factory,at the 1000mile service they fill the neck with grease,I did my 05 heritage myself and it took allmost an entire tube of grease,I learned my lesson on my 07 egc I used synthetic grease it cost more but doesnt start leaking out when it gets hot,if you have the service manual it tells you to fill the neck until grease starts coming out,then at the next service it only takes a few pumps.
#15
RE: greast from steering head normal?
Mine has only done 4000km's but even when I wiped with a rag around that area the other day I noticed the rag was still relatively clean afterwards so NO mine leaks none at this stage. Did they tighten everything in that area during your initial service?
Regards,
DeanO
Regards,
DeanO
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#17
RE: greast from steering head normal?
Why the hell would anybody want to pump the neck full of grease. In reality it only needs a smear on the bearings. Look at a cars taperd timpkins. They see a lot more action than a steering head and the wheel hub isn't packed full. Many never see service in their life time and never wear out.
Ron
Ron
#20
RE: greast from steering head normal?
My '07 Fatty dropped a big lump of grease (@500Klm's) on the top of the rocker cover and sprayed a small amount down the frame - nothing like the smell of bearing grease cooking whilst stopped in traffic - I just wiped it off and check it every week when I give it a tub.
I hope the dealer gives it another hit on Monday when the first service is done - may need fit a fire extinguisher - what's available HD genuine (flames or skulls?) [8D]
I hope the dealer gives it another hit on Monday when the first service is done - may need fit a fire extinguisher - what's available HD genuine (flames or skulls?) [8D]
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