Fork Nut socket?
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Road Warrior
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From: Washngton State
Fork Nut socket?
I don't have my manual yet (dealership has them on order).
I just pulled the forks so I can put the black lowers on and I hit a snag.
The top fork nut is different than any I have dealt with. It is a recessed fork nut.
Does anyone have the part number of the tool I need for this?
Thanks
I just pulled the forks so I can put the black lowers on and I hit a snag.
The top fork nut is different than any I have dealt with. It is a recessed fork nut.
Does anyone have the part number of the tool I need for this?
Thanks
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I have had a look in the 2014 manual and there is no reference to a HD tool needed to undo the Fork Tube Plug which is screwed into the top of each fork, nor any of the other fork screws or bolts. The only HD tools mentioned in the front fork section are a Fork Holding Tool, Fork Oil Seal Installer and Fork Oil Level Gauge. Looking at the pictures it looks like you may be able to use the same sort of tool you would to undo a recessed oil drain plug but I could be wrong.
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Road Warrior
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That would be a huge Allen wrench...Makes sense though.
I have a bolt and the head of it fits perfectly into the Fork Nut also. I was gonna throw some vice grips on it and use that but if I can locate an Allen that big, I will be good to go.
Thanks!
I have a bolt and the head of it fits perfectly into the Fork Nut also. I was gonna throw some vice grips on it and use that but if I can locate an Allen that big, I will be good to go.
Thanks!
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Road Warrior
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From: Washngton State
I have had a look in the 2014 manual and there is no reference to a HD tool needed to undo the Fork Tube Plug which is screwed into the top of each fork, nor any of the other fork screws or bolts. The only HD tools mentioned in the front fork section are a Fork Holding Tool, Fork Oil Seal Installer and Fork Oil Level Gauge. Looking at the pictures it looks like you may be able to use the same sort of tool you would to undo a recessed oil drain plug but I could be wrong.
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Looks like you may need one of these if it is 3/4
The tightening torque is shown in the manual as 22-59 ft-lbs 30-80Nm
The tightening torque is shown in the manual as 22-59 ft-lbs 30-80Nm
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Road Warrior
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Good idea...I am sitting outside Sears right now, waiting for them to open. Will see what I can find!
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12mm allen
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Road Warrior
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Ok...sears was no help. I took the advice of someone else and took an L shape 12mm Allen and cut the L shaped portion off and stuck a 12mm socket on the end.
I did the same as stated above. I used a bolt with the 3/4 head size and threw 2 nuts on there. I used my cutter to grind up the end of the bolt so the nuts would stay in place.
I have the forks completely apart now. I ordered the 3/4 socket linked to above, so I can reinstall with no issues.
Thanks for the help gents!
I did the same as stated above. I used a bolt with the 3/4 head size and threw 2 nuts on there. I used my cutter to grind up the end of the bolt so the nuts would stay in place.
I have the forks completely apart now. I ordered the 3/4 socket linked to above, so I can reinstall with no issues.
Thanks for the help gents!