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Steering head / fall away adjustment

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Old 01-14-2016 | 05:45 PM
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Default Steering head / fall away adjustment

I had my forks out to install cartridges, so I decided to tighten a bit steering head - it seemed a bit loose before. I took off cover and nut, but problem is the star nut will not budge / move any direction. Is it supposed to be moved by hand or some tool is needed?
 
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Old 01-14-2016 | 06:46 PM
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They recommend a tool to get in between the triple tree. If the top tree is off and it won't move take a cloth and wrap it around the star but to grip it with vise grips. Or I use a flat blade screw driver and a mallet
 
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Old 01-14-2016 | 08:19 PM
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Screwdriver and mallet like above. I do mine by feel. Re-check after torque applied to the steering nut it changes the adjustment.
 
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Old 01-14-2016 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mattVA
Screwdriver and mallet like above. I do mine by feel. Re-check after torque applied to the steering nut it changes the adjustment.
Yup, same here w/ the screwdriver and mallet. Getting it right is a pain in the *** like stated above, just when you think you have it then it's off once you torque it down.
 
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Old 01-14-2016 | 09:41 PM
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Thanks guys. I'll try screwdriver & mallet.
 
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