Top fork nut size ??

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Aug 17, 2012 | 03:49 PM

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smithbrl

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From: Denham Springs, La

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Originally Posted by iclick

I used the 36mm wrench in the tool kit the first time I changed the fork oil, but it is a bit too large for the fork caps, which are 1 3/8" (35mm). The second oil change I couldn't remove the caps with that wrench, as I had tightened them more than the factory did. I was concerned that I might damage either the wrench or cap if I forced it since the two weren't an exact size match, so I ordered the 1 3/8" wrench that I now use only for this task.

I'll probably have to get the 1 3/8 end wrench as well. The 36 mm has been working but it is a little aggravating because it's bigger and by the time the notches catch on the bolt I can only turn it a tiny bit, so it takes several attempts to get it loose enough to turn by hand.