Steering stem nut driver

[gordonv]

Anyone know if this will fit the Valkyrie?

http://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/mcy/3010958983.html

$40

[Chattanooga Mark]

Try a search on here as there's a guy in Wisconsin that makes specific for the Valkyrie (and other Hondas) for about $35.00 delivered. I bought one from him a few months back.

All the best,

Mark

[JaysGone]

Anyone know if this will fit the Valkyrie?

http://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/mcy/3010958983.html

$40

Easy enough to make your own.
But a hammer and punch works pretty good to and most folks have those.

[PAVALKER]

Those look "home made" anyhow....  the square hole for the ratchet isn't so square....LOL

[Valkpilot]

Those look "home made" anyhow....  the square hole for the ratchet isn't so square....LOL

That's a quality weld, too.

[dragon_slayer_129]

I was going to say for 40 bucks at least they could make the ratchet hole square    and possibly find someone that can weld a little better than that booger job.  Hell I can't weld like a pro and I know it......I use an old buzz box stick welder but it gets the job done.  Then again I'm not asking for $40 for one of my shadetree masterpieces either

Dragon Slayer 129

[Trynt]

Check your email.

[Disco]

But a hammer and punch works pretty good to and most folks have those.

That sounds like a great idea...   OK, I'm joking. 

Now I'm serious.  That sounds like a terrible way to approach the task.  Hammer plus punch does not equal special tool.  I could see doing that if you were stranded and had no other choice, but in that scenario are you going to have hammer and punch in your saddlebag?  (don't answer that HayHauler) 

[JaysGone]

I do have to answer this one.
I have more tools then a person needs.
When I first took off the triple tree top and saw the lock washer, nut whatever.
I used a pair of large channel locks to take it off.
None of my nut spanners and I have a few fit.
Im tired of making my own tools as a locksmith for 40 years and car, bike tinker for the same.

To save a dollar buying basically whats a one off tool.
To tighten it I again used the size large channel locks and for a final tap no more used a good sized flat metal punch and a hammer.

1 or 2 taps no more.
It didnt flatten or dammage the retainer in any way.
It sure as heck isnt going to loosen up on its own............ever.

Next Im tackeling the legs and fork seals and no way am I going to spend over $100 for the seal setting tool.
Ill come up with some thing when the time comes.

[Disco]

We don't need to start a sword fight over who has what or who's been doing what for how long.  But I would like to ask where you got your torque-adjustable hammer/punch combo - especially one that goes all the way to 76 lbs ft!      (BTW, that's the torque value for the steering stem nut.   )

It sure as heck isnt going to loosen up on its own............ever.

Hope you didn't index your bearings by over-tightening.

Next Im tackeling the legs and fork seals and no way am I going to spend over $100 for the seal setting tool.
Ill come up with some thing when the time comes.

Folks have had success with making their own.  Folks have also had success saying they need something and asking if they can borrow what they need from someone who has the proper whatever.

[Valkpilot]

Next Im tackeling the legs and fork seals and no way am I going to spend over $100 for the seal setting tool.
Ill come up with some thing when the time comes.

Rocks and sticks of firewood?

[JaysGone]

Disco
Just pushing my sense of humour here for the most part.
Finding most here dont seem to have one.
But Im not concerned about the actual torque value to be truthful.
This is temporary.
My hammer and punch torque max due to my strength limitations is about 85 ft/lbs max.
I honestly no longer can tighten something up much over that even with my 1/2 inch T wrench. I just dont have the arms to do it anymore.
Too many injuries surgeries etc.
Its tight enough to not be loose. Or just fall side to side on its own when the front is raised off the ground.
Not to tight to anywhere near dammaged.
Right or wrong that how Ive set the head for now.
This bike is for a future trike project maybe.
I have another top tree to replace the scratched up one on it now.
I will pay more attention to it at that time.
That in itself will eventually be replaced with a 6 degree set if triked.
The more I learn about this bike as good a bike as it is.
Im a year or 3 too old model wise.
This is a resurected 99 back from the scrap heap where I found it..
I think a 1800 would suit my future needs better.

This is just going to be stored away for whenever comes.
When ever being I cant ride my R*.
Im a diabetic and the legs are fading.
The R* would be a terrible bike for me to trike with its inherent vibrations.