Size of tool needed for steering head nut?

[gandalf]

Can someone tell me what size wrench I need for the steering stem nut(#57 in the attached pic)? And for the ringnut(#3 in the attached pic)?

 

[glangston]

I believe it's listed as M25 (2.5 ft. lbs.) for the bearing adjusting ring nut.....M24 for the steering pivot fastening nut (61.4 ft. lbs.)

This is from the owner's manual. I have them all written down somewhere from measuring them with a micrometer but I'm on vacation. Some old bicycle wrenches I have actually fit them pretty well. If you need a thin wrench to adjust this you might check out the bicycle shop.

 

[Coffee]

for the thing that needs a spanner in this pic I used a screw driver and a hammer to tap it off, many people do. It is not torqued down very tight. Although there are specific spanners available.

 

[glangston]

The bicycle shops also have these spanners. Headset uses them and the cranks. Park tools.

 

[gandalf]

Thanks fellas for the info. I didn't look in the manual, !

I just got my steering dampener in the mail from Kelly and want to do some installing

 

[Coffee]

Gandalf - I was wrong, I actually bought a M30 for it, at least that is what it looks like to me - 99% sure. I held it up to the nut and it looks right.

I did not take the handle bars off to confirm. Let me know if you want me to do that.

I cannot find my digital calipers at the moment

Keep in mind that when getting to the larger metric sizes the usa equivalents can be used often, use a calculator.

 

[gandalf]

Okay, thank you both. I'm sure I'll find what I need.

 

[Coffee]

Thanks fellas for the info. I didn't look in the manual, !

I just got my steering dampener in the mail from Kelly and want to do some installing

It is under "steering wheel ball play adjustment" page 122 in my 2006 TE manual, not in the torque specs, and I cannot find where the nut size is specified.

 

[Seahorse]

Nut size is 30mm

Make sure you lubricate your steering head bearings whilst you have the opportunity, otherwise they will end up looking like this...

 

[Coffee]

Make sure you lubricate your steering head bearings whilst you have the opportunity, otherwise they will end up looking like this...

Your living up to your CH handle Sea Horse

 

[Seahorse]

Your living up to your CH handle Sea Horse

Unfortunately if your Steering Head bearings get to this stage they are almost impossible to remove. My son took the unit to his workshop for me (He repairs Locomotives) and tried heating the bearing... with no luck.

When they get this corroded, there is only one answer to the problem. Hammer & Chisel :foul:. If you approach it carefully, you will get the inner race off without damaging the shaft..

I have fully documented the Steering Head Bearing overhaul on my bike, just waiting for an opportunity to formalise it for posting here on the forum.

As a further word of warning of the dangers of lack or regular lubrication, I will post up a pic of what the inner race looked like after it finally met its match....

Note: No damage whatsoever was done to the shaft whilst removing the race...

 

[gandalf]

Nut size is 30mm

Make sure you lubricate your steering head bearings whilst you have the opportunity, otherwise they will end up looking like this...

I'm glad you mentioned lubricating the steering head bearings; thanks. I took care of both the upper and lower while I was in there. I now have my Motosportz steering dampener installed I can't wait to go for a ride, but it'll probably be a couple weeks before my shoulder is feeling ready again.

 

[PALMER84ONE]

I'm glad you mentioned lubricating the steering head bearings; thanks. I took care of both the upper and lower while I was in there. I now have my Motosportz steering dampener installed I can't wait to go for a ride, but it'll probably be a couple weeks before my shoulder is feeling ready again.

You must be running the original tank. Did you never get the IMS tank to fit right. I have the damper too but I have the IMS tank and no fitment pin for the damper. I just might have to put the peanut tank on again if Kelly takes much longer. I am like chomping at the bit now.

 

[Coffee]

You must be running the original tank. Did you never get the IMS tank to fit right. I have the damper too but I have the IMS tank and no fitment pin for the damper. I just might have to put the peanut tank on again if Kelly takes much longer. I am like chomping at the bit now.

That is what I would do if the damper was important to me, and carry extra fuel.

 

[gandalf]

You must be running the original tank. Did you never get the IMS tank to fit right. I have the damper too but I have the IMS tank and no fitment pin for the damper. I just might have to put the peanut tank on again if Kelly takes much longer. I am like chomping at the bit now.

I gave up on that tank. I'm sure most fit well and Jeff is going to try and fit it to one of his bikes to see for sure. I took a lot of time trying to get it to fit and it just wouldn't fit well. I tried everything short of modifying the tank with warm water and it just wouldn't sit right. I could get it close, but I'd have to force the seat on in a way that would probably destroy the seat after a few rides. I really don't need the range here in SJ, but wanted to get a tank because who knows when I will do more traveling and want to ride longer than these enduros. Jeff@Halls was very helpful btw trying to help me get it to fit and making sure I was happy

 

[PALMER84ONE]

That is what I would do if the damper was important to me, and carry extra fuel.

Oh, thanks Dean! put a sword through my heart Kelly must be having one heck of a time trying to make it work with the IMS tank. Thing is is that I wanted my "cup cake" and eat it too. Don't think I would have spent the money on it just yet if all I get to do is look at it on the bench waiting to be installed. I was hoping, (like Kelly said) it would be ready to go in a couple of weeks. So, hopefully soon or I will be with a $$ part, I am not getting to use. I can wait, the Lord has taught me patience. Was just hoping sooooooon.

 

[reveille]

Anyone know what size spanner to remove the steering head ring nut on a 2012 TE310? I know I can use a screw driver and beat on it but if the right tools is cheap enough I will pick one up for future maintenance. I have a dampener in the mail and want to disassemble and lube everything at the same time as installing the Motosportz dampener. TIA

 

[Micfasto]

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/989/19026/Tusk-Steering-Stem-Spanner-Wrench this should work $13

 

[reveille]

Thanks. Ordered it

 

[reveille]

I installed the Motosportz dampener last night and I must say, this product is a work of art with excellent fit and finish. Major props to Motosportz for developing a product just for our beloved Husqvarna bikes Yes, I could have bought a Scotts dampener and used the BRP setup but I chose to support a company that supports us.