fork tube nut-special socket needed
09-09-2011, 11:20 PM
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fork tube nut-special socket needed
Does anyone have a part number or source for the special socket that is needed for remove the retaining nut that holds the fork tube in the triple trees?
Thanks,
~Joe
09-09-2011, 11:27 PM
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Huh? Simple pinch bolts hold them in the triple trees. Are you talking about the fork cap bolts up top? If so,
here
09-09-2011, 11:34 PM
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Yeah the cap bolts.
Thanks for the link....just ordered one.
Now I have to figure out how to get the darned ignition switch off so the plastic panel can be removed!
~Joe
09-09-2011, 11:37 PM
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09-09-2011, 11:42 PM
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A cresent wrench also works, thet arent very tight.
09-09-2011, 11:49 PM
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Cool!
Thanks again.
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09-09-2011, 11:50 PM
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A cresent wrench also works, thet arent very tight.
oh...okay.
I thought the batwing fairing made it too tight to get a Crescent in there.
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09-10-2011, 02:19 AM
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Traveler youare right a crescent is to thick the dealer has a flat stamped wrench that is onlw about 1/4 in thick it is 36mm it is a little lose on the fork cap but works just fine
it was included in my ultra tool kit but you can buy it by it self
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I use a pair of channellocks
09-10-2011, 09:25 AM
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I use a pair of channellocks
That's last ditch effort for me personally with a shop cloth over the jaws to save the nut.
Thanks everyone for the help.
Now, I just need to get the lowers polished.
~Joe