Steering head races

[Steve Minor]

I'm going over a 77' 125 GS6 barn find and can't seem to remove the steering head races. They just pop out right? Any secrets?

Steve Minor

[thrownchain]

They don't just pop out, takes a long punch and a hammer.

[ALB]

There are 2 holes in the top center nut. Use a punch to tap the top race out.
You will need to remove the fork stem from the bottom triple tree. Once removed you will see 2 holes when you turn it upside down. Use a punch to tape the bottom race out.
This applies to both the Ceriani and Marzocchi forks.

Alan Buehner

[454MRW]

I have never had to remove the stem from the bottom triple clamp. There is just enough of the race sticking out from the back edge in 2 places to tap it with a punch and get it started and once you get it started it comes right off. Mike

Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1978-1979 MX-6 175 & 250 KTM's
1976-78 125-400 RM's & 79 PE250 Suzuki & 2012 DR650
2007 CR125R Honda
1977 MC250 Maico