Royal Alloy Steering Head Bearings - A FIX for stiff steering

[@nigeldean3315]

Really helpful great video thanks mate

[@TonysGarage_UK]

Glad it helped. And well done on doing it yourself!

[@markhinde6187]

Another great post, Learnt loads with the superb camera work as well, spot on

[@TonysGarage_UK]

Thanks, your comments are very much appreciated 👍

[@dezza124]

Great video mate very easy to follow, any chance of another vid of changing the coolant and purging the rad as bike needs to be lifted 4' at the front end.

[@TonysGarage_UK]

Thanks.. I'll look into that. I'm hoping to do a full service soon.

[@pauld6165]

Good vid. When I did it, I flushed what little old (crap) grease was there out with a bit of Gunk spray before re greasing. It is a lot easier if you remove the horncast and mudguard as one unit.

[@TonysGarage_UK]

Great tip! Thanks

[@Dr.ModNut]

Brilliant channel. Brilliant content. Cheers!

[@TonysGarage_UK]

Much appreciated!

[@mikelomas7510]

Brilliant mate! .. great how to 👌

[@TonysGarage_UK]

Glad you liked it!

[@MrCamohoj]

I 've been told by the mechanic that I take my scooter to that its notchy steering so does the top race / bearing need replacing, Tony ?And do you special tool to tackle the the job myself ? As always excellent vid

[@TonysGarage_UK]

If it's notchy already, I'd say replace the bearings. A big open-ended spanner or big adjustable is needed..like on the video. Think it mentions the size needed.

[@Ged-TG125]

Thank you 👍

[@TonysGarage_UK]

You are welcome

[@Ged-TG125]

@@TonysGarage_UK just had a recap , doing my tg125 tomorrow. mines just started getting sticky

[@TonysGarage_UK]

Good luck!

[@Ged-TG125]

Ive done the bearings, they were very dry like yours. Thing is now going to take a bit of getting used to as steering is very responsive now. Thanks for your video again mate 👍​@@TonysGarage_UK

[@TonysGarage_UK]

Fantastic, well done on completing it yourself... and be careful for a while LOL

[@steveberwick4417]

Were you not tempted just to fit a new bearing? If the original bearing felt stiff it's possible it was worn through lack of grease.

[@TonysGarage_UK]

Yes. I was very tempted, but I felt these were fine and just needed regreasing. There was no notchiness to them, which would indicate wear. A new set is £50 at the moment and is in my 'basket ready 😄

[@cfcstevie1888]

personally i found it easier to take off the horn casting with the front mud guard,saves getting down on the ground and fiddling with the 2 screws,evryones different thats my way

[@TonysGarage_UK]

Yes, you are right in saying that, as have a few others. I think it is a better way now too. Thanks for commenting

[@AsiaGuy2025]

Thanks I'll send to my dealer as my new RA is as stiff as a coalminers ****!

[@TonysGarage_UK]

yep, common problem! They should all be redone under a warranty call back, free of charge!

[@AsiaGuy2025]

@@TonysGarage_UK They say they will loosen the bearing and grease - let's see!

[@AsiaGuy2025]

@@TonysGarage_UK You advise grease or replace? They are taking the bike back to "lossen" the nut and put some grease on the bearing. I'd say it's verging on the dangerous.

[@TonysGarage_UK]

Mine was quite new and just needed regreasing as I caught it early. They should have a good look at the bearings first.

[@AsiaGuy2025]

@@TonysGarage_UK@TonysGarage_UK Thanks - I have only done 27 kilos. LOL. They will regrease before I continue - it's dangerous, I think.

[@johnbill9201]

Really useful video, I do like the Royal Alloys but like your Tee shirt I ride Vespa and Gilera Runner VXR 200, it's very much like doing it on a Lambretta, thanks for sharing Ktf J 🛵

[@TonysGarage_UK]

Cheers.. Yes, I've had vespas, lambrettas, and now a Royal Alloy.. all great fun. Keep scootering, and thanks for leaving a comment !