Motorcycle Repair: Steering stem bearing replacement, 2005 gl1800, wingthings texas, helicopter mechanic

Question
Mark  I am considering replacing the stock Honda stem bearings with all-balls tapered, to get rid of the 45 mph "wobble" common on the Wing. (Honda refuses to do anything about it)
I have the stem nut socket tool, and the maint. manual.  It looks like I can remove the stem myself, and then take it to a dealer with the correct "bearing removal tool" to actually replace the bearings.  
Any special thoughts you have or recommendations would be appreciated.  I am an experienced helicopter mechanic, but just getting started on the Goldwing do-it-yourself projects.  Thanks,

Dale Morrison

Answer
Hi Dale,

Bearing races can be removed in the usual manner. Otherwise purchase the pullers or farm the task to a local Honda dealer.

I suspect you're more qualified to make the repairs than the certified Honda techs, respectfully.

Reply with your email to receive my GL tech files. I've pasted a few GL resources below.

Respectfully,
Mark Shively



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www.electricalconnection.com/index2.htm

www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/Plateau/2800/gl1000.html

http://wings.astcomm.net/main.html

www.randakks.coms

www.goldwing-world.com

http://msproul.rutgers.edu/motorcycle/gwfaq.html

www.partsnmoreforum.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=2&sid=bd440b013c03f7c2c36c17d483404c03

www.bikersbonanza.com/goldwing_accessories.htm

www.epilcher.com/gl1000/carbs.htm

www.wingthings-texas.com

www.wingworldmag.com/archives/march2004/magazine/department/workbench.html

www.bikebandit.com

www.electrosport.com