Steering stem bearings

[markj]

I had purchased a set a while back from Partsnmore. They don't come with dust seals. I can reuse the old top cap which should help keep debries out. But the bottom is another story - I guess I could make something that would act as a seal but I'm not sure what. Anyone ever deal with this?

[dinogt]

Can't you put the origine seal ?

[markj]

That's just it. There was a dust cap on the top but on the bottom it looks like the lower race sort of acted as a seal. I've seen some kits that sell upper a lower seals but haven't seen them sold seperately. I could just order a new kit but I'd hate to not use the one I have.

[dinogt]

oh yes, I understand, water do not enter but must exit.
You must put fat and put a "top" witch prevent water come into.
No plate under

[markj]

That makes sense. So I guess I just need to seal the top and make sure there is something that keeps dirt out of the bottom but still allows for water drainage should some get in there.

[BRP Tourer]

When I put tapered bearings in my GT550 I took a piece of safety wire and threaded it through the center of some 1/4 inch braided nylon rope. Then I wrapped it around the gap at the bottom tight enough to keep most of the dirt out but not tight enough to bind the steering. It's been on a couple years, it still looks good, I will probably repack the bearings this winter and replace it.

[markj]

Called Allballs and turns out their kit does come with upper and lower seals. He's gong to send them to me for free so long as I use their kits in the future. No problem there!