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1983 Honda CB650SC Nighthawk · Steering Bearings & Hardware Buying guide
The conversion kit includes upper and lower tapered bearing races. The stem nut and washer have separate references and are sold individually, so inspect the existing hardware before adding them.
Tapered steering bearing kitJapanese-made tapered-roller conversion kit supplying upper and lower bearings with matching races for one steering head.View part
Steering stem nutIndividual stem nut replacing reference 90304-425-000; matching washer is separate.View part
Steering stem washerSeparate steel stem washer replacing reference 90503-425-000; sold individually.View part
The Japanese-made kit is described as a tapered-roller steering-bearing conversion with upper and lower races. Compare its application with the installed front end and follow the appropriate fitting and adjustment guidance. Do not substitute an assumed bearing preload or installation method.
The stem nut replaces reference 90304-425-000. Its matching washer replaces 90503-425-000 and is separately sold. Inspect both pieces before ordering; a bearing replacement does not automatically require replacing sound external hardware.
The stem-nut guidance calls for setting bearing preload by the correct service procedure first, then fitting the correct washer and tightening the upper nut without disturbing that adjustment. Check for smooth steering with no notchiness, binding or play afterward; extra top-nut tightening is not a substitute for diagnosis.
The specified washer’s thickness and seating surface affect the upper hardware’s clamping. Compare the original arrangement and reference 90503-425-000 rather than choosing by hole diameter alone. The matching nut and washer are separately supplied, so inspect both during steering service.
A changed steering stem or front end needs its own fitment check. Identify the actual bearings, stem and frame interfaces before selecting the conversion or hardware.
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