The Kawasaki GTR 1400 steering bearing replacement continued as the new seal finally arrived in the mail. I was able to start assembling the front end over the weekend, but after a long work week, I quickly noticed my concentration wasn’t quite there. Early on, I ran into an issue with the order of assembly – the front fender and wheel didn’t go as smoothly as planned, and a few things had to be redone.
After installing the new bearing and front forks, I mounted the front fender, only to realize that the wheel wouldn’t fit with the fender already in place. Back to disassembly – one of those moments where patience would’ve saved some effort. 😅
The wiring harness also ended up on the wrong side of the fork. I had to remove the top triple clamp again to route everything correctly. Despite these small setbacks, I managed to get the bike back together. It was late, though, so the test ride had to wait for the next day.
Before heading out for a ride, I still plan to double-check a few torque specs. I haven’t yet found exact torque values for the steering stem nut or the top triple clamp bolts. If anyone happens to know them, I’d greatly appreciate the info!
👉 Also check out Part 1 of this process: Kawasaki GTR 1400 Steering Bearing Replacement – Part 1
🎥 YouTube video – Part 1:
Kawasaki GTR 1400 – Steering Bearing Replacement, Part 1
This maintenance job was another reminder of how important it is to service your bike in time. Even with a few mistakes along the way, every step was a learning experience. Hopefully the next rider Googling “Kawasaki GTR 1400 steering bearing replacement” finds this article helpful.
📸 Photos:
- New parts ready – seal and tapered bearing prepped for the Kawasaki GTR 1400
- Job done – the bike reassembled and awaiting the test ride
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