See how to replace the steering head bearings in a Honda CRF450 in this video from Partzilla.com.
The bearings are the same on the top and bottom, so you’ll need one part number, but order TWO of them:
CRF450R STEERING BEARINGS: www.partzilla.com/product/hon...
There are also two different dust seals you’ll need:
UPPER DUST SEAL 53214-KZ3-861:
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LOWER DUST SEAL 53214-KZ4-701:
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We’re doing a complete rebuild, from the tires and wheels to the suspension to the engine, on a 2005 CRF450R. If you’d like to see the whole project, check it out here: • Honda CRF450 Engine Re...
When the steering stem bearings on a motorcycle are shot, it can feel like you have play in the steering or that the stem doesn’t fit quite right in the frame. In this video, we’ll show you how to replace the steering stem bearings on a motorcycle-- specifically our CRF450R. This is part of a larger build project, so our motorcycle is really just a frame, but the process is the same.
We’ll start by removing the old races and bearings using a couple of nifty tools from Motion Pro. Then, we’ll replace the dust seals, and get the new races and bearings in place. We’ll install the bottom bearings on the stem, slide it into the frame, install the top bearings, and then use a two-step process to tighten the steering nut.
Check out the tools here:
Motion Pro race remover: www.partzilla.com/catalog-pro...
Motion Pro race driver: www.partzilla.com/catalog-pro...
Motion Pro bearing remover and driver: www.partzilla.com/catalog-pro...
Read how to do this job step by step: www.partzilla.com/blog/honda/...
Watch us remove the engine on our Honda CFR450 here: • Honda CRF450 Engine Re...
See the CRF450 engine teardown here: • Honda CRF450 Engine Te...
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS:
Removing stem - 2:00
Removing steering bearing races - 2:45
Driving new races - 4:35
Removing steering bearings - 7:00
Replacing dust cover - 10:20
Driving lower steering bearing - 10:35
Driving upper bearing - 12:45
Tightening steering head - 14:00
Replacing the top clamp - 14:50
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In the video we’re working with a 2005 Honda CRF450R, but you may have similar steps for your Honda dirt bike. If you’re not sure whether these steps apply to your machine, leave a comment and we’ll get back to you.