Topic: Steering Stem Torque ?????

[Jakoba]

Just got finished replacing the Steering Stem Bearings in my 78 750K.

Cudo's to Hush and his awesomness in the thread "ALL BALLZ tapered steering bearings for non experts."

My only question is ....what is the Torque for the Steering Stem 

Jako

[MCRider]

Just got finished replacing the Steering Stem Bearings in my 78 750K.

Cudo's to Hush and his awesomness in the thread "ALL BALLZ tapered steering bearings for non experts."

My only question is ....what is the Torque for the Steering Stem 

Jako

Do you have a torque wrench attachment that will fit that 4 notch nut?

With the front off the ground, and preferable no cables or wires to interfere, I would tighten it down by hand, and then with a large channel lock type pliar to where turning the fork side to side feels a bit impaired. Also, a shock adjusting wrench may fit. Then loosen it a tad (1/4 turn or less) to where the fork moves smoothly and continue the reassembly.

You may need to tighten it again after riding as they may seat themselves after hitting a few bumps.

I'd be interested in others procedures.

[scondon]

  For the outer chrome steering stem nut the torque is 57-86 ft/lbs. Always be sure to loosen the upper tree pinch bolts before torquing this down(if forks are installed) so that things don't get cock-eyed.

  As for that notched retaining washer thingy I use the same method, MCRider. When making further adjustments after riding a bit I slip a screwdriver into one of the notches and bang with a hammer, not pretty I know

[MCRider]

  For the outer chrome steering stem nut the torque is 57-86 ft/lbs. Always be sure to loosen the upper tree pinch bolts before torquing this down(if forks are installed) so that things don't get cock-eyed.

  As for that notched retaining washer thingy I use the same method, MCRider. When making further adjustments after riding a bit I slip a screwdriver into one of the notches and bang with a hammer, not pretty I know

Oh yes I wasn't thinking about the top chrome nut.

And yes that's how I make my "final" adjustment as well.   

[Jakoba]

Awesome, thanks guys.

Jako

[coyotecowboy]

  For the outer chrome steering stem nut the torque is 57-86 ft/lbs. Always be sure to loosen the upper tree pinch bolts before torquing this down(if forks are installed) so that things don't get cock-eyed.

  As for that notched retaining washer thingy I use the same method, MCRider. When making further adjustments after riding a bit I slip a screwdriver into one of the notches and bang with a hammer, not pretty I know

Just for arguements sake, 50 ft/lb is about what most people can pull with a wrench or a standard-length half-inch drive rachet.  So just good and tight with a breakover should get it.  Don't go crazy with it, you might want to get it off again someday