Pressing out a steering stem

[kdo58]

Would a harbor freight 6 ton press, press out a steering stem?

[steves]

http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=129877

[kdo58]

I'm trying to do a 17" conversion and my stem in the donor bike is a different length

[steves]

I think you need an adapter made for that. I know a few people have done that complete with write ups over in the 1100 section.

[shpielers]

Depending on the donor bike you just just need different bearings. There are write ups on it in the 1100 section as Junker said. I believe those donor bikes were either b12s or gsxrs, but it has been a while since I read those.

Honestly, grafting on the entire front end is probably an easier way to go to 17". My own conversion was a bit of a pain and leaves you with mixed and matched parts. Easier to remember/fix issues later if the entire front end is off the same bike.

[92xjunker]

Hey!!! That was Steve who said that....

[steves]

Shut up and take the credit

[gammarider]

Would a harbor freight 6 ton press, press out a steering stem?

Yes. A 6 ton press will work. I've done it a few times. So long as the base diameter of your donor stem is the same as your old stem you are fine.

[kdo58]

Thanks, just wanted a straight answer.

[92xjunker]

Shut up and take the credit

credit is due where credit is due..