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Head bearing
Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:01 am
by Davie Hall
A nice easy question. How long would it normally take to change a set of head bearing. Its nice up here today an am tempted to go out on the bike. The bearings need changed before I put it up for sale.
Head bearing
Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:46 am
by papasmurf
I assume you mean headstock bearings.
This may or may not help:-
Head bearing
Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:51 am
by ed.lazda
"How long does it take...?" is one of those questions like, "How hard can it be...?" or "What could possibly go wrong...?"
Head bearing
Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 10:27 am
by papasmurf
Davie, exactly what model and year of Enfield would help.
Head bearing
Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 1:11 pm
by Davie Hall
Forgot to mention that. Its a 2005 electra x. Its only being sold because I have a himalayan on order
Head bearing
Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 2:33 pm
by Mark M
Are you sure they need replacing? What are the symptoms? It may be only adjustment needed, 12 years old sounds relatively low mileage for complete replacement. Unless Indian components are really poor?!
REgards, Mark
Head bearing
Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 2:48 pm
by nigelphoto
I'd wait 'til you get the Himalyan if I were you - might want to keep the Electra!
Head bearing
Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 6:46 pm
by Davie Hall
The bearings have a notchy point at straight ahead. If I was keeping it I wouldn't bother till the winter. Besides its only about £26.00 for standard bearings. As for the comment on the Himalayan, I doubt it could be as much trouble as the electra when I first got it😊😊😊
Head bearing
Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 7:12 am
by papasmurf
Davie, I hope your Himalayan does not result it the buy the dream ride the nightmare like Hardly Dangerous's