DIY-How to Replace the Neck Bearings + Rebuild Front Shock or Forks on VTX1300

This video covers (2) repairs/issues: Item 1: Do you have a steering wobble when you let go of your handle bars when riding? That indicates that either your front tire or if it’s a VTX, most likely the neck bearings no good. Stock neck bearing are ball bearings instead of tapered bearings. Tapered bearing are much better suitable for this application and prevent the neck stem from wobbling, In this video I show how you can go about replacing the neck ball bearing with tapered bearings. The best set of bearing to get will be the “All Balls” brand tapered bearings. Item 2: Is your front shock leaking? This indicates that the seal is broken or worn out, and the shocks need replacing. Buy the OEM kit only. Other seals don’t sit as well and leak. This is also a good time to switch out the stock springs in the shocks to progressive shocks. They are much better at taking up the shocks and road noise. This is also a good time to replace the oil with some quality shock oil. I personally used the AMSOIL shock therapy fluid. 15.5oz of fluid in each shock. In this video I show how you can rebuild the front shocks. check out my other VTX DIY videos:    • VTX 1300 Motorcycle   As Always, SAFETY is first. Use all the precautions and safety equipment and gear at all time…depending on what is being done that includes, gloves, glasses, mask, etc. Please like, share and subscribe! Thank you! Thank you for watching. Affiliate links, at no cost to you for: Non battery-operated Pressure gauge w/ bleed button & hose: https://amzn.to/3622GJC Air pump: https://amzn.to/3DWRdri or https://amzn.to/3xhkuLS tire tread depth gauge https://amzn.to/3jr5e6X Try Amazon Prime for 30-day Free Trail https://amzn.to/3G8TSgP Kindle Unlimited Membership Plans https://amzn.to/3g5oSUm Try Audible Plus https://amzn.to/35nVOp6 Try Audible Premium Plus and Get Up to Two Free Audiobooks https://amzn.to/3G8UaUX