What did you do to your FJR today?

[Panman]

Pulled the Forks for a check over most likely a rebuild, have been getting some good head shake so pulled the triple clamps and drove the old races out. Time for a set of All Balls to go in, thanks Mr Green.

Panman,

I believe the ball bearings in the FJR steering head are over-taxed, even with the best quality bearings (Timken, SKF, et c.).
Tapered roller bearings are much better suited to the loads we put on them there. I'd still go with the best available, for that use.
It's the only sure-cure I know for FJR head-shake, long term.
Many threads here to help you with the switch to tapered roller bearings.
Just a thought . . .

The All Balls are are the Tapered/Timken style. Just did this job on the Super Tenere last winter and it appears just like the S-Ten the pressed race on the stem of the triple clamp will be a bitch! The S-Ten I used my Dremel and a bunch of thin cut off blades to cut one side then hit it with a cold chisel. Suggestion always welcome.

[bill lumberg]

I had a new rear tire put on. The PR4GT I was running was thin in the middle. That tire caught a nail on the way home from the install- so the rear I just replaced ran its’ whole life span with a sticky string. Replaced with an RS4
for science.

Going to see a friend for coffee in the morning. Fresh rubber facilitates. Good to be riding a little longer.