Dan, I took apart (with tuna and Gizmo's help) the steering head on my secondary K5. Rather than mess with ball's (lol) we installed roller bearings! A bit more spendy but nice! I got a set for my primary CT and hope to install them at Tech Days! Something to think about if you dive in again!!!

Glenn

1974 CT90 K5
2012 Honda Silver Wing
2005 Honda Gold Wing 30th Anniversary Edition

American Legion Riders Post 12
 Wickenburg, AZ

BZMF #091, English Chapter

" Keep brotherhood till die "