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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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Does anyone know the size of the nut on top of the forks I remove to switch out the springs on my 2012 Street Glide ?.. I'd like to know before I tear it down.. I can't get to it under the fairing to measure it... thanks.. Len
 
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 10:43 PM
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I'm almost positive it's 1 1/2"
 
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by gwphelpss10
I'm almost positive it's 1 1/2"

is there a MM size also ??
 
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 11:18 PM
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1 3/8
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 02:11 AM
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35mm, I bought a box end for the job
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 06:47 AM
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1/38 you can get it at jp cycles makes the job go muuuuuch more easy.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 07:51 AM
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I bought a
1 3/8" combination wrench 1 3/8" combination wrench
(open-end and box-end) at Amazon for $13 shipped and it works well to remove the caps.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 08:09 AM
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Doing mine thi s weekend and I for sure don't wanna hijack ya here, but this question might help us both, how thick can the box end be on the wrench. I have many to choose from, but want to bring the correct one home the first time. Hope this helps us both out
Kris
 
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I just use the rear axle nut wrench that came in my tool kit. I've done it plenty of times when changing fork oil the "iclick" way. Best thread to date BTW!
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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Just a standard 1/38 boxed end wrench will take it loose problem is you can't take any torque readings with a boxed end wrench when installing the nut.that being said I know there's plenty of people who will tell ya you don't need torque reading I just think its better if ya can, imo
 
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