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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 11:20 PM
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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?

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Old Sep 9, 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
 
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Old Sep 9, 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!

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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 11:37 PM
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A cresent wrench also works, thet arent very tight.
 
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Cool!

Thanks again.

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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by redrubicon2004
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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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
 
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Originally Posted by stupid_rope
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.

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