Tiger headrace bearings

[africajim]

All you Tiger owners out there, have you felt a strange feeling in the steering? A bit nochy? Just not right? Well I did!

I decided I couldn't take it any more, it was starting to feel dangerous. I had to inspect the headstock as I was sure there was a problem with the steering but couldn't put my finger on it. I was shocked by what I found!

20,000 miles and three years old I first felt it, and this summer I decided to bite the bullet and investigate, the bottom (tapered) bearing was sitting in an inch of water! I've seen bikes with a hundred thou miles and bearings in better condition

I've replaced the bearings, bottom's a taper and the top's a roller bearing with a large circlip round the outside of it, £57 from Triumph (No way Shirlaws of Aberdeen, told them so on the phone as well!) £24 online. Anyone need any info on this let me know and I'll let you know.

Oh well, ho hum, Tiger's now back on the road and although I was very upset by this and considered getting rid of the bike, one good ride and I'm still in love with it!

[digitalcaptive]

Mines only done 14000 but I'll be checking mine tomorrow and perhaps get some grease in there just in case (feels ok at the moment though)