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« on: August 12, 2011, 05:37:15 AM » |
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does anyone local have one I could use for a short while? I'm near Nashua, NH
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« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2011, 07:07:48 PM » |
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Isn't Nashua up in the panhandle somewhere?  We're not close, but we each have UPS or USPS. If you don't find one around the corner, I can loan you the one out of the DFW Toolkit. Let me know, DFG |
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« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2011, 09:55:07 PM » |
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I should also mention I have the Honda inner fork nut tool I can loan if anyone needs it. I'll let ya know DFG, that was mighty kind. If I had dimensions I could get one made  How wide and tall are the 4 prongs? How far apart (ID and OD), and 90 degrees between each? I'd like to get this squared away soon, it's annoying me, LOL. |
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RonW
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« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2011, 08:09:01 AM » |
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I don't know how much it's sold for, but you can get the seller's Email from [ Edit] post at bottom of page. I'm thinking of doing my steering stem later this year, so if you do end up ordering it from the seller, let us know how it is.  |
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« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2011, 08:29:20 AM » |
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Another option is to make one. A section of pipe from Home Depot is just the right diameter (3" I think it was; somebody hep me out); pencil-mark the cogs and grind the rest away, take that and a large washer and an old socket down to the muffler shop and have them weld it; a guy I didn't know there was willing to do it for free. Cost very low, time probably two or three hours. Turned out highly functional though the welding looks like Frankenstein's daughter  . Just another option that's easier than it sounds. |
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RonW
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« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2011, 09:57:51 AM » |
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A section of pipe from Home Depot is just the right diameter (3" I think it was; somebody hep me out)
Specs from here:
Quote from: Chrisj CMA on May 23, 2011, 06:43:13 AM
.... make the teeth 3/16in at 12,3,6,9 oclock on a 38mm socket
Btw, I don't know whether the seller that I mentioned in the previous post is still producing his version. Might even be old news. |
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« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2011, 12:31:29 PM » |
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Email back from seller and he doesn't still produce the steering stem tool. Stainless steel at that.
[Edit] Whoops, removed my previous post. You'll have to PM me for the specifics. Just remembered forum policy.
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« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2011, 12:55:07 PM » |
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Email back from seller and he DOES still produce the steering stem tool. Stainless steel at that.
[Edit] Whoops, removed my previous post. You'll have to PM me for the specifics. Just remembered forum policy.
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redflash
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« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2011, 10:24:31 PM » |
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Excellent info folks, tankyoubeddybeddymooch!
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« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2011, 07:13:55 AM » |
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Go to Harbor Freight or similar place and buy a 36mm deep well impact wrench socket. Then cut the teeth spacing as mentioned, just don't try cutting it with a hacksaw. That would be like teaching a sheep to sit on command.....you waste a lot of time and energy and accomplish nothing. Use a die grinder.
I was going to post a picture but it looks like the one above....plus I can't find the picture anyway.
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« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2011, 01:05:25 PM » |
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I don't know how much it's sold for, but you can get the seller's Email from this GL1800Riders' post. I'm thinking of doing my steering stem later this year, so if you do end up ordering it from the seller, let us know how it is. I bought this one some time ago. Wasn't expensive. Came fast. Top notch quality. Work of art actually. |
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« Reply #11 on: August 15, 2011, 05:20:16 PM » |
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Redflash I have one that I made, I live in Derry it may not be as sweet as one in pic but it works. let me know if you still need one and if you are near Derry I will loan it to you as I wont need for abit. If any one has measurements for fork tool I could use that as I want to make another piece for this tool. If there is a need for these I can make them i just need to find hardware. Be Good, Matt
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« Reply #12 on: August 16, 2011, 04:32:00 AM » |
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matt, I have a fork tool due in the mail in the next day or two and I also live in Derry. I'll let you know when I get it.
redflash, when are you doing your steering stem? I'd love to see it.
Brad
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« Reply #13 on: August 16, 2011, 02:17:17 PM » |
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I will be doing my stem nut tomorrow, late afternoon, hopefully I have the fork nut tool as well and you may borrow it to use or measure it. |
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« Reply #14 on: August 17, 2011, 12:03:07 PM » |
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Stem nut is tweaked, headin out for a test ride shortly, will report back the results, more work or a big smile!
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