smokin350 Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 I was wondering if anybody new the size of alan key or hex head that i need to remove the nut thats under the seal on the steering stem or if anyone has any tips on how to get this out easier!!! i have it out just need to tighten it in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyhighprerunner Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 I ended up getting a nut and bolt that fit in there perfect and welding the nut to the end of the bolt and using that.....I wonder when someone will make a "tool" for this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin350 Posted November 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Thanks prerunner i was thinking something like that too!!! ok also i just ordered the steering stem replacement bearing and seals which come with 1 bearing and then the upper and lower seals, now is there something im missing cause im building a bike from scratch and i have the 2 seals, 1 bearing, 1 bearing retainer.. i think im missing something like on the bottom doesn't a collar or something go in down there between the bearing and lower seal??? does anyone have 1 of these??? Thanks guys for the help!!!!! Dominick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downNdirty Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Use a flat head and a hammer. That nut isn't torqued in there. Its only snug. I had no problem getting mine out with a flat head and hammer and I used the same tools to put it back in. No damage either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheesandrider Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I use a pair of large 90 degree snap ring pliers. Just put the tips in opposite corners of the hex, squeeze the pliers and turn it. You will get it plenty tight this way. And yes there is a collar that goes on before the lower nut and washer that the lower seal rides on. As far as I know you can only get it from Yamaha or someone that sells OEM parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin350 Posted November 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Thanks guys i appreciate all the help!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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