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Motion Pro - Steering Stem Bearing Tool Designs

Californian tools , cables and controls specialist Motion Pro , founded in 1984 by legendary off-road racer Chris Carter , has added to its growing V-twin tools program with a Motion Pro steering stem bearing tool . " A motorcycle ' s steering stem bearings are important components which can affect the feel and handling when riding . Often these components freeze up or break down due to excessive wear or corrosion . " Our new steering stem bearing tool design can easily handle the removal and installation process when replacing these components . Motion Pro now offers two versions to fit various H-D models , the 08- 0558 built to work with earlier Harleys ( Motion Pro recommends using our ' search by vehicle ' function on motionpro . com for correct application fitment ) and , most recent , the new 08-0667 steering head bearing tool - now available for use on Touring models 2014 and up . " Similar in design to the version offered for earlier models , this new design is for use with the larger bearings and shorter stem found on the 2014 and up baggers .
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applications , both top and bottom bearings are pressed onto the stem and require this tool for removal and installation . What used to need a press or a torch can now be done easily with basic hand tools , in a matter of minutes . " Whether for shop technicians or home wrenching , this tool will help make swapping the bearings on your steering stem a breeze ." In other news , as Motion Pro gets set for another year as the Official Tools , Cables and Controls vendor and as a contingency prize fund sponsor of American Flat Track racing , the company is also giving support to Rookies of ' 79 and Friends - the series ' Official Charity Partner , a partnership extending into its fourth year in 2021 .
MOTION PRO Loomis , California , USA Tel : 650 594 9600 www . motionpro . com