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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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Just saw a CVO Springer and it had a Zerk fitting for the steering head bearings. The guy said it will burn rubber in all the gears and I believe him. Even shakes like a Sportster.

If I ever get the money that will be my next bike.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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I stand corrected,they do need lube.Odd that there is no zerk,my eg has a zerk but no lube bearings!
 
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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ive seen some sportys that have the fitting and some that dont. my 88 doesnt, my friends 95 does, and my other friends 2003 doesnt

i have to pull the front end off to grease it, annoying but whatever.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 04:58 AM
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I have a 69' XLCH and am looking to replace the steering head ball bearings, top and bottom, the later models have taper roller bearings, I've heard of a conversion kit for my 69', anyone heard of that....? Failing that, any ideas where I can get a set of bearings preferably with the bearing cups....? Thanks guys.
 
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