Guest callithrix Posted November 16, 2003 Share Posted November 16, 2003 Took off the top of the triple tree( called fork head in the manual : careful when you say that) and wanted to know what the torque value is for the nut that screws onto the steering tube directly over the bearing. It was finger loose when I removed it. I can't find it in the work shop manual. Good thing I spent so much on the thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stewart Posted November 16, 2003 Share Posted November 16, 2003 Callithrix, I don't think there is a torque for that nut. The nut controls the head bearing preload. Too tight and there will be too much drag on the steering and early bearing failure, too loose and you will have bike handling problems. Most people raise the front of the bike and tighten the nut until the play is out of the steering head. You might as well loosen her up and check the bearing for grease, I have heard of them being installed with very little grease on them. Just use good old wheel bearing grease on them. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest callithrix Posted November 16, 2003 Share Posted November 16, 2003 Thanks! This forum is really great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlaing Posted November 16, 2003 Share Posted November 16, 2003 Callithrix, Where did you get your name? I thought it may have been an "Asterisk The Gaul" character, but I had no luck finding such a character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest callithrix Posted November 16, 2003 Share Posted November 16, 2003 It's just a nickname I use. It's actually the scientific name for a family of New World primates I'm an anthroplogy nerd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stewart Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 It's just a nickname I use. It's actually the scientific name for a family of New World primates I'm an anthroplogy nerd. So is your real name Ross from friends? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest callithrix Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 Ross isn't as cool he doesn't own a Guzzi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest northend Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 A general rule of thumb for bearing preload adjustment is to jack up the front end (with all parts installed, wheel, fender, bars, etc.) and tighten to the point where the fork needs a little help to fall to one side. Then take it out for a spin and recheck. I will usually do this 2 or3 times before I'm happy with the preload Jeff H..............Detroit, MI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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