steering head bearings

[ffjoe]

Once again I find the manual lacking enough info for a lowly so-so mechanic such as myself to get a job done without help. Is there anywhere on this forum that has a good description and hopefully pictures that can take me through the dismantaling process of the front cowling so I can get to the steering head bearings which I need to change. The quick fix of tightening the steering nut was not good enough to remove looseness. Bought roller bearings from Skydoc for the job. Any help would be appreciated.

[XV1100SE]

This thread has some comments but doesn't explain how to take the cowling off - http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=41310

 

You'll need this tool if you don't already have one - http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=4258&title=steering-head-bearing-nut-wrench-&cat=6

 

Try this for getting at the bearings - http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=44668