MxTrackDog Posted May 8, 2006 Report Posted May 8, 2006 Has anyone taken the "allen nut" out of the frame that's on top of the steering stem bearings? Does Yamaha sell a special tool for that or am I going to have to find an allen wrench that big? Quote
yyz Posted May 8, 2006 Report Posted May 8, 2006 i made my own tool... go to the hardware store and buy a large metric nut that is the same size as the hex openiing in the steering stem lock... then weld a 1/2 inch drive socket to the nut, and viola... instant tool for removing and replacing... just use an old socket that is about the same diameter as the nut, or buy one that is. good luck, yyz Quote
rocketboy Posted May 8, 2006 Report Posted May 8, 2006 i hope yo uhad better luc kthan me i was ready to push the fucker off a cliff to get mine out ,thsoe are a terrible bitch even with correct tool ,cotton eyed joe makes a tool to remove them and its very reasonable and yo uca nget an air impact on it which is always nice and add some torch heat and pb spray Quote
yyz Posted May 9, 2006 Report Posted May 9, 2006 yeah, they are hard to get out... i didn't use an impact, but instead soaked and resoaked the nut with wd40 for about an hour or so, then used a 1/2" drive breaker bar... worked in my situation yyz Quote
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