Delboy's Garage, Hayabusa Day 14, "Headstock Bearings" !

In Detail and Close Up.. Head Stock Bearings, Hayabusa.!
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[@Happily_retired]

Woohoo. I start going into withdrawal symptoms at about 2 days with no new Busa video.... Thanks.

[@andrewfoster2980]

Delboy, your videos have inspired me at 60 yrs old to purchase a 1999 ZZR 1100 Total refurb required but i will follow your videos and hopefully bring it back to life. Keep up the great vids.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Andrew, Thanks great news my friend, good luck with the project, and have fun with it.. its an honour to know that we have inspired your build... Keep in touch and send us some pictures aye.. Good luck.. Del.

[@alanpiper9614]

Del maaaate, what are you on about? Shrink fitting bearings is a mechanical engineering standard method for fitting bearings. When heating the bearing or housing it is never heated up more than 150 deg c normally, it's simply not normally necessary to heat higher and in most cases 100 deg c is more than sufficient, and excessive heat could cause damage. Putting the bearing or shaft in the freezer to bring it down to -10 deg c is standard and when combining both heating and cooling when done correctly causes absolutely no damage at all, there is no thermal shock as you implied when done correctly. Heating bearings in an oil bath to nearly boiling point is standard practice in the mechanical trade and causes no damage, and is safe if done correctly, for the average bloke at home the oven at 100 deg c is fine. Another point is that a hardened drift, hammer or old bearing should never be used in contact with a bearing to drive it into place as this can cause a hairline crack in the new bearing not to mention the safety issue if the bearing or hardened drift, hammer splintered whilst being struck. A friend of mine still has a piece of steel buried in his arm 40 years later from this exact issue. He left it in to remind him of his stupidity lol, he's never forgot it. Always use a soft material when driving bearings into place such as a copper, brass or aluminium hammer/drift, much safer and ensures no damage to the bearing or bruising to the shaft or housing.

[@danparsonage3884]

I replaced my head stock bearings this week thanks to your video, my 2 bikes before the CBR I paid a fortune for a garage to do it. You have truly saved me hundreds of pounds my friends and for that I am truly grateful 👍🏼🙏🏼

[@naturallywellca]

Nicely done. Good to do the roller conversion. I hat ball head stock adjustments. Just when you think you have it the bike wanders and hunts when riding, then back to the garage GAH! Good rainy day entertainment :-)

[@Moonfleet41]

Too right Darren, i made a brief point that they are challenging to set up.. but in reality, they can be a total nightmare as you know..!

[@Mr_Rhys]

Love finding a build series long after they have been completed so I can binge watch the whole series 😍 so far really loving it.

[@kirkwetsell3854]

Delboy, you da man!

[@maurice5012]

Del, you star! I was working on my rear wheel bearings but didn't have a big enough socket to use as a drift. Tried the old bearing but it was getting stuck. Then I remembered this video. I cut the outer race on the old bearing, removed the inner and, hey presto, I had a reusable bearing drift. Cheers for that. Sorted!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Maurice, most welcome indeed, these little nuggets of knowledge rattle round the bike community for years and will serve us forever more, so pass it on wherever you can, little tricks like this are gold!

[@geneva760]

I wish your neato little workshop was close to me - I have enough work to keep you busy '365-days' a year (HA - the occasional day off). CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.

[@shazarak]

Thanks for these videos. I'm following along on my 78 gl1000, and the how-to aspect has been invaluable.

[@getoffmygrass6974]

...and class is out. Delboy is me favorite teacher 👨‍🏫 🔧 great attention and detail to the most important parts of he bike.Best home brew mechanic on KZbin.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much for your support Sully, its basic assembly stuff, and doing it yourself can save you a lot of money.

[@JDnBeastlet]

Very nicely done, crew. Thanks for the informative video!

[@istvanvigh2367]

I learned again! Thank you!

[@Majonez100]

oh yeah, good job.

[@steverr4969]

Just hoped this was out today and woop up it pops on my screen ! Great cuppa time and watch that busa getting ready for 200mph again

[@sinomas696]

This is a really great instruction to follow step by step. Excellent work.

[@daandejong661]

nice vids mate, always such clear explanation

[@nila-ex5rp]

You re King mate. .!!

[@ricks.1318]

REALLY ENJOYED this one, Del .... "Thanks" for all the great tips, sir !!!!

[@haroldwiser2641]

Love seeing the guts of a bike, especially when Del is doing the work! 😁

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Harold, Thank you for your kind support my friend, Glad you enjoy the content sir.

[@tomtilley3162]

i never stop being captivated with your video's ! alway's learn new thing's better than a hayne's manual lol

[@DonHutchins]

Yet another super useful video, Del, thanks so much my friend. Lots of useful tips and guidance that helps all of us. Well done on this job!

[@MrAlmar07]

Nice one Del. Well explained, updated version of a trusty old video. A job I've to do after our holidays. Awrabesht to you both bro from me and the clan. 😉💙🤘

[@davesharratt]

Did my head bearings yesterday ,thanks to your vids it was relatively easy! Hardest part was removing the old outer cups in the headstock but sorted many thanks to you Del Dave

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad it helped Dave. that is always the hardest part... but glad you got it done, makes you feel proud to achieve it aye. !

[@CortinasAndClassics]

Brilliant video, i'm changing the roller bearings in my 125 for tapered. When I originally removed them one or two were actually missing. Fork stantions are going to be interesting, I need to learn how to do them as I have two sets to be done.

[@nila-ex5rp]

Only respect for you bro

[@terryife8823]

Great detail there as always Del, well done bud !!

[@PreachTheGospel07]

Fanatic job, thanks for sharing.

[@zardportugal]

Brilliant tips. Cheers.

[@tumbleweedfarm]

Good stuff! Looks like a lot of this series applies to many bikes.

[@jasonbrown1237]

thanks man i'm going to be doing mine as well here soon and you showed me alot to watch for. thanks for your video

[@jayomul]

Another great Video. Thanks Del.

[@david555montez9]

Hello my friend!!! 😁 I was very bussy with a lot of work this weekend Bit if i have been watching the chapters 😃 And like always....Gorgeous Job!!! Keep pending and see on next one Regards and best wishes 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks David, glad you've been able to catch up, but don't work too hard lol,,, have a great week, enjoy the sunshine, D&Px

[@david555montez9]

@@Moonfleet41 exellent suggestion!!!! 😃 Equally my friend Thank you very much!!!✌😎

[@hansolavhellese4726]

Last night a took out my head Stock bearings at my Ducati 900ss. I had to wate for New parts, the video helped a lot to do the job. I needed a grinder to get rid of the lower bearing.

[@Johny40Se7en]

Another nice tip about putting the new bearing on, thank you Del, that's so simple and handy. Your tip and the one about the piece of tubing goes together like peanut butter and jam =P Again it's really cool to see how something is taken apart then put back together properly. And what you said about finding that sweet spot by feel on the forks is proper old school mechanics talk, it's lovely to hear that again. Thanks. Wicked message on the board.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir, glad you appreciate it... it seems there's a formula for everything these days and people have become utterly reliant on manuals, despite all the previous reputations of various advice in manuals, they seem unable to work out solutions for themselves, even when it's just based on common sense... always keep the old skills aye?!

[@marksteven6116]

great job

[@hayabusabg85]

I like your videos cuz they are so detailed. I've learn everytime something new from u. Cheers

[@martincarey8620]

Absolute quality video Del, in every way!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Martin, You're too kind mate..

[@merquisonmototardivo5806]

Excelente, aos poucos vai ficar zera......acompanahando.......

[@hydrauliccardboardpressmac6576]

Thnx for the good video

[@andydawson2070]

I used your street fighter video to show me how to change the head stock bearings on my vfr and it works a treat, thanks for the reminder though, another great video.

[@paulharast1958]

Awesome video, love your tricks of the trade and your little secrets. Penny and U Del ridesafely and have a wonderful week.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Paul, good to hear from you as ever.

[@mrclaypole7631]

Another cracking video mate, the way you explain things and come across is a novice bike builders dream, here`s one for your board Del, " Be there for Others but never leave Yourself Behind". Have a great weekend, ride safe.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy.. i like that one, i may even use that one in the next video... true words well said.. and im glad you enjoy the videos.

[@TomRaider410]

Massive thanks to you. Superbly educational content.

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome my friend, glad you enjoy the videos..

[@jonr3891]

Just found your channel while looking for info on steering bearings replacement for my Honda CB 500X... Very informative / well done! Thank you. Subscribed... ✌️

[@Moonfleet41]

Welcome aboard Jon, and thank you for your support, I hope the bearing replacement went well!

[@chrispayne1029]

Another great video Del 👏👏👌🏻🤘

[@chris-dn2cl]

Hey Del i dont care how many times you do videos on replacing bearings brakes or any fluid change i love watchi g them over and over good educational videos love the content you and Penny do love you guys for taking time to teach and share your knowledgeable ideasthanks so much keep the videos coming

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Chris, thank you so much for those kind words, it's much appreciated, we do take time to make sure the subject is covered and we've been working harder on the editing than ever, but it's great to know that it's showing! Really appreciate your kind support, knowing that makes all the work worthwhile... cheers and have a great week yourself, D&Px

[@tonygriffiths2485]

Nuther good'n thanks :)

[@bluehazeboy]

Again, top job, I used to do a lot of my own repairs, but I hadn’t done any spannering for years, I wanted my 750 Suzuki restored, & was gonna pay for it to be done, when he gave me a price at £6k, I started doing it myself & I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it,

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah, i find that prices can be a great motivator aye..!

[@bluehazeboy]

Moonfleet41 for me to get all the powder coating, wheels rebuilt,and a few other bits, it hasn’t even cost me half, problem is that I’ve got the bug again & bought another project ,love the work on the channel, & keep up the good work

[@Moonfleet41]

@@bluehazeboy It is an incurable addiction brother.. i feel your pain.. i usually find myself buying the next donor bike before ive even finished the last build..lol!

[@gerrypowell2748]

Good one again❤️

[@Cueballproductions1149]

good information

[@karldb7674]

Thanks del just done my r1 bearings thanks to your channel they came out a treat

[@Moonfleet41]

No problem 👍 glad it helped you mate.

[@neilcourtis5101]

Thanks Del, im doing my headstock bearings this week, im revamping my 99 gen 1 everything i need to know is here, thanks mate

[@Moonfleet41]

👍 Glad it helps buddy, enjoy your projects!

[@EGYPT_REEF]

love it and informativ

[@paulelliott2861]

Love your work mate 👍👍👍👍👊👊👊👊👊

[@ralphvalkenhoff2887]

Because of your great video, I feel confident to tackle this job on my 09 Yamaha road Star. Thank you

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad I could help Ralph, good luck with the job, and remember to enjoy the process and have fun!

[@fader2701]

thanks for the video

[@graememccullough8922]

Watched the zx7 vid yesterday and this one is a lot easier on the eye. You have come on so mucn in the way you put things across. Another good un!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir, that's very kind, I guess with practice all things improve!

[@christopherdevries1969]

Good one Del, 👍👍👍.

[@csiautodetail]

Great video my friend, I have a Yamaha roadstar, it has about 19.500 miles on her, I need to repack the bearings but if I take the whole thing apart better just replace it, like you said this job even though people says is easy it kind of scares the hell out me.

[@haroldpeagler1430]

Thank you so much for making this video I am about to build a busa and needed a real understand of how to put everything in detail together cause at the end of the day that is my life on that bike so I meet to make sure everything is tight

[@Moonfleet41]

You are most welcome Harold, it's great to hear you're building a Busa, what a cool project, have fun with it, take care and ride safe Brother.. let me know how you get on. Del.

[@supermech6429]

Nice job

[@FerroH1338]

Muito boa explicação. 5 Stars ✌️

[@proudpict2057]

Normally watching at home in Australia, today watching in Scotland.

[@MattSaysSmile]

It’s funny how the more you take off the bike the better it looks😉👍

[@079565543]

Oh a Whistle from Me @ 9.20 mins . Thinking Pretty 'tapered' bearings 😯 .

[@murdman87]

I noticed you use the same grease for pretty much everything. What type of grease is it? The stuff I have is black lithium stuff. Is it ok to use for bearings?

[@6.7Rollin]

Let's start the fabrication already! Come on del, great job with the bearing changes. Let's start the fab!. Thanks 😊

[@ngvlogs5555]

Sir while applying front brakes ...i am feeling a play in the handle bar ...do i need to tighten the locknut ?

[@Tom_Svensen]

you did work the grease into those bearings through the boar and the cup split?

[@mikebutler6292]

the mans a natural

[@tristandejonge1534]

Im in desperate need to know of where you sourced that flat jack?? Would be killer in my workshop!

[@amrcooperful]

Great video would of not attempted without it.Ive sent frame off to get powdercoated do I need to clean inside of headstock where its been sprayed or can I just tap new bearings in Thanks

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi mate, thanks for the feedback, when your frame comes back, you just need to make sure that the inside rim where the new bearing cups will sit are free from any paint or debris so you can drift them into a nice clear seat. , and the same goes for the top face that the top yoke covers.. Hope that helps you mate.. good luck with it.. del.

[@topschrott7112]

Gute Arbeit.

[@Butterfly07949]

What drive was that ratchet Del half inch, you used with the inch and a quarter socket? And what what drive socket set do you use in your garage the most including torque wrench drive and measurement range at this present time as your bread and butter? Thanks Del x

[@kyleg112]

Just thought I would throw my two cents in. I have been a bike mechanic for 10 years now and in my experience tapered bearing wear out a lot quicker than caged balls. The needles wear long groves into the race. On correctly greased ball bearings I have yet to see these problems quite as bad. All you seem to have on they ones are corrosion, they are probably as old as the bike and are properly worn out. If I put my money where my mouth is I bet those tapered bearing will not last half the time. Anyway keep up the good work

[@joenguyen-vlog8063]

Liked and subscribed 👍👍👍😁

[@flyerscout2]

Dude your videos are awesome. I am getting ready to take this on for a Suzuki Marauder. I think you have another video on steering bearings that I have watched. Thank you so much for sharing. 💪

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome Sir, glad the video can help you, good luck with your task, hope it goes smoothly for you!

[@TheJmebe]

Another nugget - if I was pushing that bearing in, I would have almost certainly been bashing the basket and trashing it.. Now I know 👍

[@hsmith3844]

AAAAAAAAAHHHHH, neck bearings over here in the States. Changed them out to Timken Bearings, Nice job, have a drink on me.

[@hstevenhanners5765]

Del, what tapered roller bearings did you use to replace the ball bearings?

[@grahamleigh7323]

Great work Del Boy. I work in the cryogenic industry where machinery rotates unto 50000rpm and we therefore heavily rely on critical tolerances and correct interference fit of bearings. We very often cryo-cool bearings to allow them to be installed without damaging the housing in which they sit, but as you correctly point out, the material of manufacture needs to be correct to ensure there isn’t a detrimental impact on the integrity of the bearing. So spot on dear chap as per usual.... keep the great vids a comic’ 😁👏

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Graham, its an honour to have approval from the professionals.. im just using common sense in the best interest of keeping things safe i guess... Thanks for taking the time to write.. all the best. .Del.

[@MikeB-fp2nw]

Thats why you only do one or the other Heat or cool not both

[@grahamleigh7323]

I think you’re doing yourself an injustice dear chap. Your knowledge is immense, and I for one am learning huge amounts from you.....so thank you

[@grahamleigh7323]

M Bourne in some cases we do do both because the shrink isn’t enough from the cold. So in some cases we’ll also use an induction heater, but only in rare instances

[@neilcourtis5101]

Are the 2 bearings the same size, i have a just purchased a set to fit, and there both the same part number, cheers

[@bikerdad1479]

Just replaced my head stock with taper bearings using a another vid a kwack you did a few years ago same princeaple but i think ive set the forks to high would i make a huge difference if i left them or should i see how it rides?

[@Moonfleet41]

As with all jobs where you've taken things apart, its a;ways wise to test ride the bike carefully to make sure its all safe and correct... im sure you agree.!

[@TheWhisky81]

Hi Del, I wil be doing mine soon on my zx9r, when setting the bearing pre load with the bike fully rebuilt and back on the floor will I need to leave the top stem nut loose while I adjust the bearing or can this be done whilst it's tight?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi John, when adjusting the final bearing set, remember it's nothing to do with the top yoke... you're setting the stem freeplay into the frame tube, so for that i back off half a turn on both the centre nut AND the two top pinch bolts, that stops the top yoke impeding the free movement of the fork tubes, then you can tighten the centre nut down first, followed by the top pinch bolts.!

[@jamesweber4938]

Very well explained. You would think that if there is not much price difference between OEM and tapered rollers that manufacturers would go for the better option.I liken it to the crappy seat most bikes come with. It would cost no more to make a decent OEM seat than it does to make a good aftermarket seat.

[@TheWhisky81]

Hi del! Thanks again for another Brill vid, just on your socket sizes you mention how the 32mm was a bit sloppy and the inch/quarter fitted much better, I found when stripping down my forks on my fireblade my metric spanners were the same, felt like they were half a mil to big sometimes this making some of the nuts look a bit of a mess, do you find imperial spanner/ socket sizes generally work better on Japanese bikes. Thanks john.

[@Moonfleet41]

No John, not really, it's just that some fasteners, specially if they're a little worn, the imperial closest equivalent, if it's a fraction smaller, will give you a more snug fit... but typically, it's best to use the appropriate size socket for the fastener and flank drive if you can so it pushes on the flats not the corners.

[@TheWhisky81]

Thanks del, just wanted to say I have been messaging you know since 2013 when I first got my zx9 and I've always had great replys from you, I've not had much time to spend watching videos over the last 12 months but I've recently became aware of this workshop guy mocking you all the time, I watched some of his videos because I wanted to know what his problem was, anyway I find it quite sad the man has nothing better to do with his time, it's like he's obsessed with you, he mentioned in one video you asked to talk to him over the phone to sort it out like adults and he wouldn't, if he's going to mock you so much he should be man enough to at least pick up the phone to you, anyway enough of him, keep up the great videos and thanks for your help over the years again👍

[@o0REACT0o]

love your videos, thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. Quick question, how big is your garage when completely empty? I'm looking for a place myself. Cheers!

[@3charactersforkhandle]

If you search through the channel there are some videos from when he first moved in and painted it. check them out.

[@Moonfleet41]

It more or less 20ftX10ft empty... although it doesn't seem like tat any more..lol

[@ollieb9875]

Ain't hard is it. ❤😁

[@user-ov3vf3lj8l]

Yeah, it's nice vid

[@bobgwinn5091]

cool

[@leighmarshman5575]

Evening chap did I see you using my favourite tool pipe grips 😂😂

[@Moonfleet41]

You may well have done buddy... hope you enjoyed the weekend in the wobble box..!!

[@leighmarshman5575]

Moonfleet41 lol good lad Yes it was a great weekend mate👍👍

[@jonathanamos4415]

try grease in the palm of your hand and pushing the bearing into the grease to force it up into the rollers

[@alexmorgan3435]

Doesn't matter how fast you are going, if you are going in the wrong direction you got problems. No such problems here. ;@)

[@paulelverstone8677]

S'funny. We were talking about bearings in the freezer just a few vids back - thanks for that detailed explanation. All Balls. Been using them since I recommissioned the viffer 5yrs ago. No complaints there. All the best... :o)

[@flyerscout2]

Ran into a snag. The lower ring is stuck. The head stock is tapered and I can not get anything on the lip to hammer it out. Any ideas?

[@garya3056]

Great vid, Del. That, Sir, was not donkey’s work (as you called it) for someone like me... more like wizard’s work! Nicely done. This ‘Busa is looking like another ship of Theseus...! You certainly are taking pains to replace what needs to be replaced. Regards from Hong Kong- heading to Tokyo and then home on the weekend for some quality time in the garage! Woop woop! Have a great weekend, both of you!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Gary, ah well, basic nut and bolt stuff i guess, just a matter of working clean and methodical aye.... Envious as ever, Globe trotting must make the world feel like a smaller place than it is aye... Safe travels sir, and have fun in the garage when you return... keep in touch.. D&Px

[@garya3056]

Moonfleet41 ever the humble one, you are! 😎

[@TheWhisky81]

Hi Del, you mentioned about replacing your fork stantions at the beginning of this video, just wondered is there a good aftermarket brand you would recommend as I need to replace mine on my zx7, many thanks john👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

I got mine from Wemoto mate.! check their website, see if they list them for your bike.

[@bowbowbear]

9:22 Is the washer should between two lock rings ?

[@daveeccles7957]

Good 9ne Del 👍