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Schmitty
Posted on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 08:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Does anyone know what size the nut on the top of the fork cap is? The preload adjuster is 22mm, and the cap is larger than that. I got it loose with an adjustable wrench but it was awfully hard on the aluminum cap. I'd like to get a deep well socket to use with my torque wrench. Any help?

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Schmitty
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Jon_s
Posted on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 09:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
32mm. Most sockets will mar the finish of the caps. A better tool is the Showa fork cap wrench available from Motowheels.com. It fits the cap precisely. You don't need a torque wrench on the caps. Snug is more than adequate; when the top clamp pinch bolts are tightened, the cap cannot come loose.
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