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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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anyone out there know what size wrench is needed to take off the top fork nut on a 08 standard. Dont want to buy an entire set
 
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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1 7/16"
 
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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thanks for the help not a real mechanic and starting to get in way over my head
 
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Fork cap or the nut to remove the guts of the fork?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 05:29 PM
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Fork cap or the nut to remove the guts of the fork?
dawg, good catch!
I didn't even think about it.
Stem nut is what immediately came to mind.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 05:31 PM
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jason,
Be a little more specific.
 
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its the fork cap nut i believe the 1 and 7/16 is prob correct have 11/4 and 11/2 but neither is correct
 
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the nut on top of the triple that holds the fork tube in not sure exactly what it is called
 
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The 09 RK is 1 3/8 "
 
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its called the fork bolt part #45419-80 page 67 in the touring parts book.
it is not 1 7/16 it is 1 3/8 it is best to use a box end wrench not much room to use an open end.
 
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