Link for the tool to fit the adjusting head bearing nut on the trees

[jimmytee]

I've searched and keep coming up with a three pronged socket thing that indicates it is used on Harleys. I've seen the one that someone made on here. If that is what I have to do, but would just be fine with ordering the tool. Does anyone have a part # or link? Thanks. I've also posted the same question on the General board.

[olddog1946]

I have the socket that someone on the Goldwing board makes. If you need to use it, I can send it to ya. Just get it back to me after you've used it. PM me with an address if you want it sent.

[Gavin_Sons]

When you get one jimmy bring it up to my house and do mine too. That is on my list of things to do. Mine is loose

[hubcapsc]

If you don't have the Honda manual, there's one on Dag's site, valkyrienorway.com...

The manual has part numbers for the special tools.

The steering stem socket is 07916-3710100.

Type that number into google, and you'll be flooded with hits.

-Mike

[jimmytee]

I have the socket that someone on the Goldwing board makes. If you need to use it, I can send it to ya. Just get it back to me after you've used it. PM me with an address if you want it sent.

I really appreciate it, may still take you up on it, but just found an aftermarket one on ebay for $35. Will let you know how that goes. The cheapest price on the Hondaline one I found was $90. I'd cut and grind down a socket for that, but $35 seems worth it ,I hope.

If you don't have the Honda manual, there's one on Dag's site, valkyrienorway.com...

The manual has part numbers for the special tools.

The steering stem socket is 07916-3710100.

Type that number into google, and you'll be flooded with hits.

-Mike

Thanks, I did that and came up with an aftermarket  one on E-bay for $35. I have a Clymer manual, but it doesn't list the part. I'll have down load the manual from Dag's site if it's still available.

[Gavin_Sons]

Thanks for the ebay lead jimmy, just ordered myself one. 

[ptgb]

I bought the $35 eBay one a few months ago.

It works great.

[jimmytee]

I bought the $35 eBay one a few months ago.

It works great.

Thanks, that's good to know.
For that money, it's worth it. The closest Hondaline tool price I found was $90 and I was prepared to make my own for that $

The brotherhood is great here. Within a short period of time I had two members step up and offer to lend me theirs through the mail. Thanks Olddog and F6trvler.

[John Schmidt]

Here's a link to a picture of one I made for under $10 and a few minutes of my time. Just don't try cutting it with a hacksaw, won't even scratch it. Scroll down to the last couple posts for the picture.

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,12397.msg102574.html#msg102574

[jimmytee]

Here's a link to a picture of one I made for under $10 and a few minutes of my time. Just don't try cutting it with a hacksaw, won't even scratch it. Scroll down to the last couple posts for the picture.

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,12397.msg102574.html#msg102574

Thanks John, I found one on ebay for $35 I ordered. Outside of finding that i was prepared to make one.

[Gryphon Rider]

Can someone provide the critical dimensions so I can make my own from a socket?

[jimmytee]

I found this picture someone used a 1.5"  black pipe. I think I read somewhere that someone made one out of a 36 mm socket.

[Gryphon Rider]

I found this picture someone used a 1.5"  black pipe. I think I read somewhere that someone made one out of a 36 mm socket.

That's perfect! Thanks!

[Gryphon Rider]

Because 1-1/2" pipe is 1.900" OD, it makes me wonder if it's supposed to be 1.500" actual measured OD. Could someone confirm the actual OD?

[jimmytee]

Yes, I said Black pipe, but that was just my off the cuff conclusion. :coolsmiley:The drawing actually doesn't specify. I have the top nut off and a quick measurement to the outside DIA of the nut is 1.808"
The measurement from the inset of one of the square cut grooves to the opposite measures 1.614" Hope this helps. I do believe I have seen that a tool has been made of a 36 mm socket which makes sense with the above measurements.

[HayHauler]

Follow the link that John Schmidt posted.  It is a 36mm deep well impact socket ground down to leave 4 square tabs.

I think the black pipe would work, but I am not so good at welding. 

Hay 
Jimmyt

[John Schmidt]

Me either Jimmy, that's why I used an impact wrench socket. Plus, it comes as a 1/2" drive so no welding needed. Just don't try cutting it with a hacksaw, won't even scratch it. Needs a die grinder with a cutting wheel, make all the vertical cuts first. Then do the horizontal cuts between the prongs. Doesn't need to be perfect because the head nut isn't all that thick, I cleaned it up a bit with a grinding wheel on the die grinder. The 36mm socket is the exact diameter of the nut, used mine many times since I made it.

[Gryphon Rider]

I'm wanting to replace my steering head bearings before heading to Inzane, so I WILL be making the tools to do this.  I figure I'll make it out of a piece of pipe and a pipe cap.  I'll drill a 1/2" hole in the centre of the cap and file it into a square for a ratchet drive, then screw it on the pipe with red Loctite.  If that doesn't work, I can always drill and pin the cap to the pipe.

[Gavin_Sons]

Just got my tool today. Im going to have one of our machinist at work make me up 5 or 6 so when someone needs one ill have extras.

[jimmytee]

I'm wanting to replace my steering head bearings before heading to Inzane, so I WILL be making the tools to do this.  I figure I'll make it out of a piece of pipe and a pipe cap.  I'll drill a 1/2" hole in the centre of the cap and file it into a square for a ratchet drive, then screw it on the pipe with red Loctite.  If that doesn't work, I can always drill and pin the cap to the pipe.

You could just try and put a good sized bolt in there with a nut on the other side, tighten up really tight with maybe an additional locknut and then just use a socket on the hex head of the bolt.

[jimmytee]

Just got my tool today. Im going to have one of our machinist at work make me up 5 or 6 so when someone needs one ill have extras.

Mine came too...

[John Schmidt]

Geez guys, if you don't have an air compressor and die grinder I can understand. But I'm telling you, rather than go through all the trouble of cutting a pipe and notching it, then welding a cap and drilling, etc., etc., just pick up a 36 mm impact wrench deep well socket. If you can find a regular 36 mm deep well, great, it's easier to cut. Mark it, cut it, clean it up and toss it in the tool box. Like I said, my homemade tool in the picture cost under $10 and less than an hour of my time.

[jimmytee]

Geez guys, if you don't have an air compressor and die grinder I can understand. But I'm telling you, rather than go through all the trouble of cutting a pipe and notching it, then welding a cap and drilling, etc., etc., just pick up a 36 mm impact wrench deep well socket. If you can find a regular 36 mm deep well, great, it's easier to cut. Mark it, cut it, clean it up and toss it in the tool box. Like I said, my homemade tool in the picture cost under $10 and less than an hour of my time.

What trouble?? I ordered the $35 dollar one from Ebay on Sunday,shipped on Mon, got it on Wed. No trouble. If I were to make one, I too would've gone the 36 mm socket route, but Gryphon Rider asked and I found that pic on the net. If the only options had been to spend $100 plus for the Hondaline tool or make one, I would've made one. However,your estimation of $10 doesn't include having to go pick up a 36 mm socket ( I have quality sockets on hand that would've worked had I wanted to destroy one of them), cutting wheels, my time, I'm not retired    .I figure $35 dollars was well worth it. It appears to be good quality.

[John Schmidt]

JimmyTee, I fully understand. If you reread my remarks, you'll realize I'm referring to taking the time to build one from a piece of pipe, welding & drilling, etc. More work and more time. As for my total cost of <$10, I'm on target with that, Harbor Frt. is about four miles up the road and that's where I bought the socket on the way home. Purchased solely for the purpose of making the tool, and the marking/cutting took less than an hour. I also have no desire to destroy any of my tools, hence the purchase of a single socket for a specific purpose. Glad you were able to find one for that price. When I made my tool, I needed it "right now"....not 2-3 days later. Otherwise, I also would have most likely gone the ebay route.  

[Gavin_Sons]

Well tonight I got to use my new spanner socket. Rainman and Diana came over had pizza and worked on the bike. Took the top triple tree off and found that my left handlebar riser was really loose. Steve spun it at least 3 full rotations before it was finger tight. We got that tightened up and moved on to the steering head bearing. It may have been a little loose but we backed it off and re torqued it anyway. Was a good night with some good friends.

[YoungPUP]

Depending on your relationship with your local Honda dealer they may work something out with you for using the specialty tools.  Mine charges me hondaline price for the tool then give me the money back when I bring it back.  Works nice for the odd tools that you;ll only use once.

[pancho]

 

                            "Works nice for the odd tools that you;ll only use once."


Comon YoungPUP,,  since we are going to keep these bikes forever, what tool are you only going to use once????

[jimmytee]

I just changed my bearings and used the same tool when torquing the adjusting nut.