Steering stem nut socket : Suzuki GSX-R Motorcycle Forums: Gixxer.com

**Slopoke** · 09-10-2005, 03:44 AM

Has anyone found a cheaper alternative than the oem special tool to remove the steering stem nut and swingarm nut? I don't want to use a pair of channel locks or use a screwdriver and hammer.

I guess I could make one by grinding down a couple of 32mm socket but I want to see whats out there first.

**Harp** · 09-10-2005, 06:15 AM

The steering stem lock nut can be removed using a regular socket (can't remember the size)....not a problem. I've never messed with the swingarm, so not sure there.

**matt3310** · 09-10-2005, 07:00 AM

I believe its a 1 and 17/32. I used on to take a freinds triple tree off. Worked great!

**TOMUS1000** · 09-10-2005, 07:09 AM

It's a 36mm. I'm looking at one as I type this. I just had to remove mine to install a stabilizer.

**Slopoke** · 09-10-2005, 08:00 AM

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It's a 36mm. I'm looking at one as I type this. I just had to remove mine to install a stabilizer.

I think we are talking about two different nuts. The one's I am talking about are the two under the top triple clamp.

**Strafer** · 09-10-2005, 12:07 PM

I think you need the special tool. In fact I think you need two of them.

**Riden420** · 09-10-2005, 02:42 PM

Alls you need for the to nuts under the top tripple is a spanner wrench. Here

For the swringarm either make yourself one from a socket with a grinder/dremel, or buy the oem one.

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**Scratch1k** · 09-10-2005, 04:29 PM

Who's got the best price on the "special" tool for the steering stem bearings and swingarm? Any info appreciated.

**azazel_K5** · 09-11-2005, 02:25 AM

schinitz racing

http://www.schnitzracing.com/

**dannysportbike** · 09-12-2005, 06:38 PM

$65 ?? I thought my local cycles accessories shop had it for less than that?
for $65 I'll make one out of a socket! Need a sticky on how to make one.. what size socket to start with. I do need one.

**Stocky** · 09-12-2005, 09:40 PM

How much tension do you put on them when you do them up ?

**hawtboi** · 11-26-2006, 10:21 AM

The head nut needs a 35mm socket.

**Palomartian** · 11-26-2006, 12:52 PM

Kowa and K&L have an entire set of locknut tools. About $120. In the set, they all come in little bags with Honda part numbers in them. Might be worth getting you hands on the Honda special tool catalog.

**d207gp** · 11-26-2006, 02:18 PM

Hammer and punch my friend!

**Liv2Ride** · 12-02-2006, 04:07 AM

You only need to know this one web site for unique must have tools. I had a steering head tool from them when I had my '02 R1 and is the best thing to ensure longer steering head bearing life, especially if you stunt.

http://www.komotodraggin.com/

**closetotheedge** · 12-02-2006, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Stocky

How much tension do you put on them when you do them up ?

65ft/lb

**Palomartian** · 12-02-2006, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by closetotheedge

65ft/lb

On the bearings??!??!!!?!?

SPL170db · 12-02-2006, 10:25 AM

I remember Scott from Checkeredflag (the stand guy) made a set of tools for the gixxer.

**k5gix1** · 12-02-2006, 01:08 PM

I had one made last season when I rebuild my bike...some piping, same diameter as the washers (nuts), weld a nut (that fits any socket) on one end and grind the dogs out on the other....works fine....

**galahs** · 12-11-2012, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by hawtboi

The head nut needs a 35mm socket.

Incorrect. It is definitely 36mm