stem conversion question

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rbates9 wrote:The top of the stem does not need to be turned down for the upper bearing. The lower part of the stem needs to be turned down so the lower bearing will go all the way down.
Sometimes :wink:
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Yes, sometimes. Mine didn't need it.
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Mine either or neither

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Mr. Wibbens wrote:>|<>QBB<
rbates9 wrote:The top of the stem does not need to be turned down for the upper bearing. The lower part of the stem needs to be turned down so the lower bearing will go all the way down.
Sometimes :wink:
True, every swap is a little different.
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Also BTW you may want to get the bearing down all the way so your steering stops will hit. Mine were missing with the bearing up a little.
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My lower bearing is all the way down but i still had to turn the top so you can preload the upper bearing properly. 2001 rm 125 front end
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