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Steering bearings for DRZ also have very little grease from the factory. For new bike it is recommended to re-grease these. Especially lower will get dry as hot oil tank is nearby and grease will get warm and will flow out/down. I opened up mine when it was quite new and indeed there was not much grease in there, on some reason. Now I have about 29000 km on it and no problems, will check them again in a few days.
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Steering bearings for DRZ also have very little grease from the factory. For new bike it is recommended to re-grease these. Especially lower will get dry as hot oil tank is nearby and grease will get warm and will flow out/down. I opened up mine when it was quite new and indeed there was not much grease in there, on some reason. Now I have about 29000 km on it and no problems, will check them again in a few days.
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When the time comes to replace the bearings, fit a grease nipple in the headstock tube. Only takes a few minutes. When you pump in some fresh grease, you force out all the emulsified, dirty stuff.
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When the time comes to replace the bearings, fit a grease nipple in the headstock tube. Only takes a few minutes. When you pump in some fresh grease, you force out all the emulsified, dirty stuff.
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Yup... Common on MX bikes.
You can buy them on Ebay.
OFF ROAD MOTORCYCLE GREASE NIPPLE KIT PK 6 MOTOCROSS on eBay, also, Other Motorcycle Parts, Motorcycle Parts Accessories, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 17-May-09 11:09:52 BST)
I've never done this to my own bikes as I always fear the headstock developing a crack.
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I've never done this to my own bikes as I always fear the headstock developing a crack.
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I'd be surprised if a 6mm hole caused the headstock to crack. I used one of the two holes that are already in the headstock where an ID plate fixes.
Despite my greasy nipples, I still have had to replace the bottom race.
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Steering lock must then be removed. I personally don't see need for filling with grease.
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I have though about the grease nipple idea as well and just think it's overkill. How much grease does a steering tube take, about a pound?
But as far as stress cracks from drilling a hole, this shouldn't be a concern. Some of the popular rally kits used in the Dakar (MecaSystem) have you drill 6 holes in there to mount the navigation tower to. Haven't heard of any failures and these see quite a load, too.
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Decided...
I'm going for a DRZ400S - post 2002 for better suspension.
I just wont enjoy the weight of the DR650 offroad. I don't think the DR650 will be that much better than the DRZ onroad but the DRZ will certainly be much better than the DR650 offroad.
28L aqualine tank - £450
CRD Bashguard £100
Better engine cases £100
Braced subframe £0.00
Lightweight side pannier racks for soft luggage £100
Hard steel rear rack with small back box with valuables. £150
Seat rebuild £150
Should be able to pick one up for £1600 if i'm savy.
Ready to roll for £2700.... Capetown 2010 here I come
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