G/S Head Race advice

[Redboots]

The attached picture is the '88 GS headstock:

Never having played with one of these 'cos mines a '95 GS, a couple of questions...

The cone of the top race is just a sliding fit onto the stem - yes?
Do you adjust the bearings before the top yoke is fitted?
ie. is the adjuster (8) recessed in the top yoke?

Cheers,
John

 

[Kenny]

Loosen the pinch bolts ( 11 ) and then adjust ( after loosening the centre nut of course

 

[Redboots]

Loosen the pinch bolts ( 11 ) and then adjust ( after loosening the centre nut of course

Ah... probably crap wording on my part...
Can the adjuster nut (8) be got at with a "C" spanner with the top yoke in place on the standard unit?

I just got some aftermarket yokes and that adjuster is recessed so I'm assuming I have to do the bearing adjustment before the top goes on

Cheers,
John

 

[Kenny]

Yes, I think the standard yoke allows bearing adjustment with top yoke in place ( would look but it is dark outside and the bogey man might get me ! )

Your replacement looks like all done with top yoke moved upwards about 10mm (obviously loosened pinch bolts etc )

 

[Redboots]

(would look but it is dark outside and the bogey man might get me ! )

Cant be havin' that can we!

Your replacement looks like all done with top yoke moved upwards about 10mm (obviously loosened pinch bolts etc )

.
I was getting hung up on the way the later PD's are set up with the big knurled knob that carries the cone and this is just slipped on.
Still waiting on bearings though, so that will be New Year no doubt

Cheers,
John