Headstick bearings wtf

Morgaine · Post by **Morgaine** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 3:44 pm

Hi all

I'm trying to change the headstock bearings on my L1. It appears I need to take off my ignition but I haven't got a tool to fit the gubbins holding it on - (I assume it's some sort of security thing, it looks like a male star key fitting).

Anyone know where I can get the tool for this (or at least what it's called so I know what to look for?)

Cheers

Morg

Post by **masterofinsanity** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 4:10 pm

they are usually fitted with snap off bolts unless the ignition has been replaced then sometimes people just put cap heads or torx bolts in, the star type ones you suggest are the torx jobbies, you should be able to get a socket or bit for it from halfords, b&q or your local car accessory place.

rmkd177 · Post by **rmkd177** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 10:00 pm

No need to take the ignition switch off...just put the key in and switch ignition on and turn into full lock(can remember which way) but right or left

and hey presto the top yolk will slide off...providing you have undone all the neccesary bolts.

jamieblade · Post by **jamieblade** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 5:07 pm

masterofinsanity wrote:they are usually fitted with snap off bolts unless the ignition has been replaced then sometimes people just put cap heads or torx bolts in, the star type ones you suggest are the torx jobbies, you should be able to get a socket or bit for it from halfords, b&q or your local car accessory place.

Aha! must be the same on the blade, was gonna polish the yoke ages ago and couldnt get the lock off. now i know why, hey you learns something new every day!