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#11
Ride Reports / Re: Riding My '95 Steamer Solo...
Last post by ssevy - June 03, 2025, 03:31:53 AMHomemade tool for installing new bearings:
If you use a long carriage bolt as I did, the square head fits snugly in the 1/2" drive socket, so it won't spin and give you headaches. Really didn't require much effort at all to insert both sides at once. You could use another socket on the opposite side, but since it wasn't recessed, I just used the old bearing for a spacer under the two washers.
I could not find a rawl anchor the correct size to do what I did on the front wheel. One tip for removing the old bearings on the rear (which are a dirty sonofabitch to remove) is this: the center tube that you need to offset is really tight against the base of both bearings, which means tapping it slightly off center only gives you a very small lip to try to get your punch onto. Forget the punch, it is a waste of time! Once you have a small lip offset enough to gain some purchase, flip the wheel over and drop a tight fitting socket in the other bearing and give it a good rap. This gains you a bit of a gap, which then allows you to offset the tube much easier, and finish driving the tube and bearing out with the socket. You may need to clean up the tube end a bit, but it comes out, whereas I found the punch method to be damned near impossible.
If you use a long carriage bolt as I did, the square head fits snugly in the 1/2" drive socket, so it won't spin and give you headaches. Really didn't require much effort at all to insert both sides at once. You could use another socket on the opposite side, but since it wasn't recessed, I just used the old bearing for a spacer under the two washers.
I could not find a rawl anchor the correct size to do what I did on the front wheel. One tip for removing the old bearings on the rear (which are a dirty sonofabitch to remove) is this: the center tube that you need to offset is really tight against the base of both bearings, which means tapping it slightly off center only gives you a very small lip to try to get your punch onto. Forget the punch, it is a waste of time! Once you have a small lip offset enough to gain some purchase, flip the wheel over and drop a tight fitting socket in the other bearing and give it a good rap. This gains you a bit of a gap, which then allows you to offset the tube much easier, and finish driving the tube and bearing out with the socket. You may need to clean up the tube end a bit, but it comes out, whereas I found the punch method to be damned near impossible.
#12
Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) / Re: Cush Drive O ring size?
Last post by ssevy - June 03, 2025, 03:07:45 AMPlease ignore this post...my o ring was intact when I looked again in brighter light today 
#13
Steamers (1993-1998 Tigers) / Cush Drive O ring size?
Last post by ssevy - June 02, 2025, 03:24:48 AMIn the midst of replacing my rear wheel bearings and noticed there is no O ring under the cush drive cover. I see one listed in the parts fiche. Anyone know what size it is? Apparently not a huge necessity, since I didn't have one at all, but I may as well put it right since I'm in there...
#14
Ride Reports / Re: Riding My '95 Steamer Solo...
Last post by Lee337 - June 01, 2025, 11:26:51 AMWhat riding gear is always a tricky one with the changeable weather in the UK. I ended up with some textiles that have a waterproof shell so I don't need to take a waterproof oversuit. As they have removerable liners, they do for summer & winter. the only other thing I take is a bamboo base layer which tends to keep me warm in cooler weather & cool enough in warmer months to keep me feeling comfortable.
I usually find it difficult to decide what to take, especially if camping along the way, even with panniers, tank bag and topbox, I still ended up buying a roll bag for tent, sleeping bag & self inflating matress. That was on my XC, I only did a few away trips on the Girly & for that managed to cram everything into the panniers. Didn't take the tent though as I stayed in AirBnB.
I like the method for bearing removal too, never seen that one but definitely one to remember.
I usually find it difficult to decide what to take, especially if camping along the way, even with panniers, tank bag and topbox, I still ended up buying a roll bag for tent, sleeping bag & self inflating matress. That was on my XC, I only did a few away trips on the Girly & for that managed to cram everything into the panniers. Didn't take the tent though as I stayed in AirBnB.
I like the method for bearing removal too, never seen that one but definitely one to remember.
#15
Ride Reports / Re: Riding My '95 Steamer Solo...
Last post by ssevy - June 01, 2025, 03:52:34 AMFirst task: remove the front wheel and take out the bearings. I left the brake calipers connected and zip-tied them to my crash (sorry, "engine") bars, so they were not dangling with their weight on the lines and fittings. I photographed everything as I went, as the speedometer cable run in particular has to be "just so" or you risk damaging it. Being on my third one, I speak from experience on this
Once I had the wheel off, I placed it on top of my new back tire to protect the rotors from damage as I worked on it. I used Sin's trick and bought a Rawl anchor to insert in the bearing, and then flipped the wheel over and drove it out with a big bolt that I had. Everything went smoothly, and I took apart the speedo drive and cleaned all of the old nasty grease out of it. It always amazes me the square feet of coverage one good blast of compressed air blown into a greasy item can achieve, including bare arms, nearby cabinets, and especially eyeglasses. Additionally, Brake Cleaner is an excellent tool for locating any unnoticed cuts you may have on your hands and fingers, and also a good reminder that a dusty box of rubber mechanics gloves is buried somewhere on the workbench.
Here are some photos of the wheel bearing removal process for your enjoyment:
Once I had the wheel off, I placed it on top of my new back tire to protect the rotors from damage as I worked on it. I used Sin's trick and bought a Rawl anchor to insert in the bearing, and then flipped the wheel over and drove it out with a big bolt that I had. Everything went smoothly, and I took apart the speedo drive and cleaned all of the old nasty grease out of it. It always amazes me the square feet of coverage one good blast of compressed air blown into a greasy item can achieve, including bare arms, nearby cabinets, and especially eyeglasses. Additionally, Brake Cleaner is an excellent tool for locating any unnoticed cuts you may have on your hands and fingers, and also a good reminder that a dusty box of rubber mechanics gloves is buried somewhere on the workbench.
Here are some photos of the wheel bearing removal process for your enjoyment:
#16
Ride Reports / Re: Riding My '95 Steamer Solo...
Last post by ssevy - June 01, 2025, 03:29:04 AMI am leaving in one week to ride solo from Glens Fall NY, to Los Angeles CA, hopefully arriving at my youngest daughter's apartment on Father's Day. Having previously ridden solo to LA in 2021 on this same bike, I am both excited and somewhat trepidatious about my upcoming journey. The aforementioned 2021 trip was during the Covid pandemic, and I tented and kept to myself in as isolated a fashion as I could. Having to forego all of the interesting social interactions with people along the way was something that I dearly missed, and I hope to do much better this time. The April weather had me snowed in for a few days last time, but the recent storms across the Midwest and south have me concerned about what I may encounter in June this time around?
Oh well, you can only control what you can control, and the rest is in Karma's hands, so might as well get going on what I can do to prepare:
First task is to replace my wheel bearings. I have just over 80,000 miles on the bike, and while the old bearings are working just fine with nary a sign of trouble, I think it is prudent to replace them now. Headstock bearings are also showing no issues whatsoever, and since they do have a "tell" before they need replacement, I am not going to do those.
Other things being replaced include a new chain and both sprockets, all brake and hydraulic fluids, any brake pads near the end of their life, and two fresh tires. I will also check the valve clearances and grease all fittings. Plugs are pretty fresh, so I will probably just run them, as they are easy enough to change along the way if need be. I also need to see how old my coolant is, as it will be hot in the western states.
Riding gear will be a separate discussion as I get closer to next week's departure.
Oh well, you can only control what you can control, and the rest is in Karma's hands, so might as well get going on what I can do to prepare:
First task is to replace my wheel bearings. I have just over 80,000 miles on the bike, and while the old bearings are working just fine with nary a sign of trouble, I think it is prudent to replace them now. Headstock bearings are also showing no issues whatsoever, and since they do have a "tell" before they need replacement, I am not going to do those.
Other things being replaced include a new chain and both sprockets, all brake and hydraulic fluids, any brake pads near the end of their life, and two fresh tires. I will also check the valve clearances and grease all fittings. Plugs are pretty fresh, so I will probably just run them, as they are easy enough to change along the way if need be. I also need to see how old my coolant is, as it will be hot in the western states.
Riding gear will be a separate discussion as I get closer to next week's departure.
#17
Ride Reports / Re: Riding My '95 Steamer Solo...
Last post by 93TigerBill-2016 - June 01, 2025, 12:01:42 AM
#18
Ride Reports / Re: Just Like Old Times
Last post by Lee337 - May 30, 2025, 09:07:15 AMThat's the odd thing, as you get older, you start to plan what you're going to do with all that free time. I took partial retirement 2 years ago, dropping my working week to 3 days.
The plan was a few long weekends away (either on bike or with Mrs L), more time in the garage, fettling the bikes I have on the road and fixing up the one that's still work in progress & generally begining to take things a little easier after a health scare.
Don't have toe time to do any of that & in 2 years, I've managed to get away on the bike twice.
It seems the more time you have, the less 'free' time you get.
The plan was a few long weekends away (either on bike or with Mrs L), more time in the garage, fettling the bikes I have on the road and fixing up the one that's still work in progress & generally begining to take things a little easier after a health scare.
Don't have toe time to do any of that & in 2 years, I've managed to get away on the bike twice.
It seems the more time you have, the less 'free' time you get.
#19
Ride Reports / Re: Riding My '95 Steamer Solo...
Last post by Lee337 - May 30, 2025, 09:01:32 AM #20
Ride Reports / Riding My '95 Steamer Solo Fro...
Last post by ssevy - May 30, 2025, 03:48:40 AMStay tuned...
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