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Thanks everyone for the tips. Planning to do it this weekend. Hopefully everything will go smoothly. Will report back.

Thanks for the replies. It’s a shame that there aren’t actual torque figures. Would’ve been less of a hassle but I’ll try as suggested. Do you do a pre load test? If so, do you put the clip ons back on? The manual doesn’t seem to mention it. I have abm top riser and a handlebar (came on the bike). I guess with my set up it wouldn’t be accurate? If I were to test it?

Hi Need to replace the head bearings on my '98. I'm pretty new to VFR's and head bearings (never had to replace one) so I was wondering if someone could help me with the torque fiqures for tapered head bearings. I thought that the settings were the same as in the Honda manual but apparently they're not. I've learned this after I orderd a set from All Balls. Now I've read a lot of posts online on how some do it by 'feel' but it's doesn't feel very reassuring and safe to me. Also the installation manual on All Balls site is way too general (torquing adjustment nut to specified torque and backing off 1/2 turn). Don't want to damage the frame or anything. I would really appreciate it if someone could help me out with this. Thanks.