Headberings f650gs - Special tool?

[dazzmood]

Does any one know if I need a special tool to replace my head berings and also cos i'm going to do a bit of a bike bshing long journey around africa can anyone recomend an upgade beaings and where to buy them. Cheers Darren

 

[Montydog]

I'm afraid I don't know the answer but you might find more info on the chain gang forum or bmwf650 forum, good luck

 

[Timolgra]

There is a special tool to fit the bearing but it's not essential to use one. Removing them can be a pain...careful use of an angle grinder helps and I think fitting a grease nipple would be a good mod

 

[komatias]

There is a special tool to torque them up properly. Best if you read the service manual that can be found on the F650.co.uk site somewhere

 

[Timolgra]

There is a special tool to torque them up properly. Best if you read the service manual that can be found on the F650.co.uk site somewhere

here
http://faq.f650.com/GSFAQs/GSSteeringHeadBearingReplacementFAQ.htm

 

[Flipfly]

No special tool required.

I fitted mine without and they are still in one piece after 12 months of off roading

Hardest part is getting the old bearing off the bottom yoke, don't bother trying to knock it up the shaft, just cut it off