The yoke's on me

[97tiger885]

I need to remove the triple tree.  I need two thin wrenches for the adjuster nuts.  Anyone know what size these are and who is likely to sell them?  I dont think I own a micrometer(?).




The other problem is dealing with the key lock.  I will need to remove both key locks to transfer the yokes.  The locks have a security screw of some sort?  I need to drill those out and replace them?  How delicate is that?

[97tiger885]

The key problem looks to be solved.  After removing the forks, I took another look.  Turns out the harness out of the key assembly is separate from the main harness.  Disconnect and go. 

[97tiger885]

Now, the joke really is on me.  Read Mustang's thread on the steering head.  Wish I had gone there first.  My initial report of wrench size was wrong.    Mustang is correct.  Wrench size is 38 mm.  Now I need new wrenches.

[Sin_Tiger]

Looks like you answered your own question, useful for others though. I tried but couldn't quite squeeze my verniers in.

[97tiger885]

Looks like you answered your own question, useful for others though. I tried but couldn't quite squeeze my verniers in.

These worked.  The thickness is fine but the width should be a little less.  I probably will grind a bit off each side.

Only because the wrench is a 36/40mm combo.   40 is close enough.

[97tiger885]

Time to put the Tiger yokes on.  A shop did the bottom bearing for me.  What is the procedure for the bottom yoke locknut?  Manual says 40Nm. I have no 38 mm socket.  How do I make sure it is tight enough, but not overtight?



It has been a long, long time since I did this; so, I have no idea what the correct feel is.

[Mustang]

tight  but not so much that it can't freely move with a finger as a pusher / puller

that'll be in the ballpark

[97tiger885]

Thanks for the info.

[97tiger885]

Turns out that 38 mm and 1 1/2 inch are very close.  Getting a 1 1/2 inch socket is easy.

1 1/2 inch =  38.1 mm.

The bad news is that you need a very deep well socket to fit over the bottom yoke spindle.  That is not so easy to find.

[Sin_Tiger]

Try for a box spanner, that size is near some wheel bearing retaining nut sizes where you need the depth of a box.

[97tiger885]

Try for a box spanner, that size is near some wheel bearing retaining nut sizes where you need the depth of a box.

"Box spanner." New term for me.  So, what I call a spark plug wrench is a type of box spanner.   Cool.  And a socket on the other end allows me to use a torque wrench.  Very nice.  Let me see if I can find one at a decent price.

[Mustang]

their tyres and colours make my spell checker go bat shit too!

and your pants isn't your  trousers either...............................

[97tiger885]

Turns out a crows foot wrench is one tool for the job.

[Sin_Tiger]

I forgot about that option, good if you can get it in.

I also forgot about the Atlantic divide, I think you call them "Tube Wrench's"?

Watch it Mustang or I'll send you a Haggis 

[Mustang]

Watch it Mustang or I'll send you a Haggis