Steering Stem Tool for nut and race removal

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Terry

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I need to borrow or come up with a inexpensive tool to remove the steering head bearing nut and a good method to remove the bearing race.
The Honda tool prices are absurd.

Anyone who has done this on the GL 1000 chime in with advice, tips, and helpful ideas please.
 
hmmm i use no special tools ...ive never had a early wing apart ...you bike is pre 78 ..it is not taper bearing ...its like bicycle set ups ....fortunitly ive never had a problem here to deal with on my 77 hooch bike...
 
[url=https://www.classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=157138#p157138:2kyptqsd said:
joedrum » 5 minutes ago[/url]":2kyptqsd]
hmmm i use no special tools ...ive never had a early wing apart ...you bike is pre 78 ..it is not taper bearing ...its like bicycle set ups ....fortunitly ive never had a problem here to deal with on my 77 hooch bike...


That's my situation, In the last 15 years I have always owned several newer late model bikes.
As odd as it is I haven't had many vintage bikes.
I have always done all my own work but it has been on late model bikes.

So what did you use, a cold chisel?
 
If its like an 1100,i cut up a 30mm socket,worked good.the lower nut i used a 5/16 flat punch
 
I bought a 1" pipe coupler, placed it above the bolt and marked it, then used a cutoff wheel and grinder to make the teeth to fit the tightener above the triple tree. On the other side, just drill a 1/4" hole through to fit a screwdriver or bar in for turning.i found another plumbing fitting for the lower ones and did the same. Socket is probably the best route as you can use a torque wrench.
 
[url=https://www.classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=157141#p157141:2xcdf12w said:
Dusterdude » 30 minutes ago[/url]":2xcdf12w]
If its like an 1100,i cut up a 30mm socket,worked good.the lower nut i used a 5/16 flat punch


Yeah, a punch is what I meant, a cold chisel would likely damage it.
 
[url=https://classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=157150#p157150:3lsi1ch1 said:
joedrum » Thu Aug 27, 2015 6:17 am[/url]":3lsi1ch1]
ok ..in my experience theres not a lot of torque here .... if there is someone did it wrong ... and is the reason if its bad why its bad....

Well we were in kinda of a hurry, we did belts, tires, head bearings, more LED wiring, oil/coolant change and a couple other things in about 12 hours.

~O~
 
Think it is motion pro that has a wrench like tool for 20-30 bucks and that would be good for removal but you still need to torque it to 10-12 Ft Lbs on assembly, thinking cutting a socket or buying one would be the best way.
By the way i`m in the same boat and need the tool, have not decided to buy or cut a socket.
Been looking at spindle nut sockets , seems KD makes some inexpensive ones, just no real sizes just part numbers..maybe need a trip to the parts store.
 
[url=https://classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=157160#p157160:z5tsa1pm said:
zman » Today, 10:15 am[/url]":z5tsa1pm]
Think it is motion pro that has a wrench like tool for 20-30 bucks and that would be good for removal but you still need to torque it to 10-12 Ft Lbs on assembly, thinking cutting a socket or buying one would be the best way.
By the way i`m in the same boat and need the tool, have not decided to buy or cut a socket.
Been looking at spindle nut sockets , seems KD makes some inexpensive ones, just no real sizes just part numbers..maybe need a trip to the parts store.



That's probably the direction I'll go, I keep seeing one for a Ducati that looks like it will work for $12.
I just don't want to spend big bucks on a tool that gather's a lot of dust in the corner of a drawer.
Nobody seems to have any economical suggestions other than cutting up a socket.
 
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