Special spanner for the triple tree nuts?

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  • 2fast
    Truly XSive
    • Dec 2002
    • 170

    #1

    Special spanner for the triple tree nuts?

    I want to tighten my steering head bearings but I don't have a tool to fit the two stacked nuts just below the upper pinch clamp. Does anyone know where to get one, or do I just need to whack them with the old screwdriver and hammer? I don't really want to use that "technique" if I don't have to, especially since there is zero feel for tightness doing it that way. Any help appreciated.
    Miles to Go, Fuel to Burn
  • sksxs1100
    XStremely XSive
    • Jul 2002
    • 331
    • Bridge city,TX (Beaumont area)

    #2
    a good set of channel locks works to a point... then i resort to the flat punch and hammer.. I just have not looked for a spanner wrench.. I would just search the web for spanner wrenches that fit about the size you need
    Shawn
    78 XS1100E "Black Rat"
    78 XS1100E Parts
    www.hotrod1972.com

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    • Geezer
      XS-XJ Guru
      • May 2003
      • 2985
      • Willamina, Oregon 97229

      #3
      I've always used a brass punch and a hammer. It works great every time.

      Geezer
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      • 2fast
        Truly XSive
        • Dec 2002
        • 170

        #4
        wrenchless

        Geez, I guess I am surprised that no one has found the "real" tool to do this with. I suppose that Yamaha had a special tool that is no longer available. I guess I can just whack em tight, just seems kinda crude.
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