Pressing out neck stem

[sprints@pldi.net]

I have a r75/5, has anyone ever pressed the neck stem out of the lower triple clamp?

[Bamboo812]

Yes, it can be done. Heat the alloy triple clamp to avoid removing metal in the process and make a note where the lock hole is positioned.

[ME 109]

I pressed my 81 stem out recently, without heat, but I was going to make an inverted lower top clamp. It pressed out relatively easy. Just support the underside of the clamp with a close fitting steel tube that will take all the load as you press the stem out.

[2valve]

I personally know of two really good BM mechanics that use this method. Just have to make sure that everything is aligned properly before pressing it out.