Triple Tree Nut / Top Yoke Nut

craigwebs · 03-08-2007, 3:58 PM

Hi
I'm trying to get to the air filter but there is a damper and fitting kit in the way. So far I have removed the damper and the harris screen brace. Now I have to remove the damper fitting kit which is fixed to the tree / top yoke via a nut in the middle of the yoke - about 41mm.
I need to remove this nut - question - will this affect the setting of the head bearing? Is it safe to remove? When re-installing what torque should it be tightened to?
Sorry for the questions.
Thanks
Craig

Zakalwe · 03-08-2007, 5:03 PM

I have removed mine a couple of times (mine is a 30mm nut). Torque valuse is 76 lb/ft or 103N/m.
It shouldn't affect the headstock bearings

Rigor · 03-09-2007, 6:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

I have removed mine a couple of times (mine is a 30mm nut). Torque valuse is 76 lb/ft or 103N/m.
It shouldn't affect the headstock bearings

The torque is 101 ft lbs, for an SP2...... (76 lbs is for an SP1)

It won't effect the head bearing adjustment at all.

craigwebs · 03-09-2007, 6:11 PM

Thanks guys - cheers from Scotland.
Craig

Zakalwe · 03-11-2007, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rigor

The torque is 101 ft lbs, for an SP2...... (76 lbs is for an SP1)

It won't effect the head bearing adjustment at all.

Well spotted that man!