Fork Wrench sample & ordering

[dingy]

I have received the sample of the tool that will allow the tightening of the fork bearing nut with a 3/8" torque wrench.

 

It came out extremely nice. The part measures to within .002" of drawing. There are no signs of overheating or bluing from the laser cutting.

 

Specification for steering head nut torque initial value is 36 ft/lbs.

 

I tried tool at 65 ft/lbs. and it worked fine with no sign of deformation.

 

http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af193/gdingy101/PICT5202.jpg

 

The procedure for setting steering head torque is outlined in the service manuals beginning with the 1986 manual. This is under Periodic Inspection & Adjustment - Chassis - Steering Head Adjustment.

 

Also, if you are the proud owner of the MKI (83-85) Ventures, you could use the procedure outlined in the 86-93 manual. If you need a copy of this procedure I can provide it for you.

 

The tool will work on any year Venture. The same part number is shown in the part fiche from 1983 through the RSV's for the steering head bearing nut.

 

The tool will also work on 1st gen VMaxs & FJR's

 

The tool is laser cut from 1/4" thick, 304 stainless steel, mill finish.

 

I can supply this tool at a cost of $23.00 including first class shipping to lower 48 US & Canada

 

They will have the tools ready for me by Friday, February 12, 2010. I will start shipping as soon as I get them.

 

I can order more at any time.

 

If you would like to order one or more my paypal address is gary@dinges.com.

 

I will see the paypal transaction in my email.

I can also accept check or money orders. PM me for address.

 

Please mark payment as a personal transaction.

Paypal does not send your address to me when it is marked a gift.

 

Please include shipping address & your screen name in Paypal transaction, comments field.

 

Attached are pictures showing the finished tool.

 

Gary

 

Edited April 9, 2010 by dingy
Added torque testing

[RandyR]

Looks good. I'll give it try out at the North Georgia maintenance day coming up soon.

[capn eddie]

thank's gary pay pal and info sent for one.

[LilBeaver]

 

Thanks

[short-haul]

Money sent Thanks:clap2:

[KiteSquid]

The photo looks GREAT!!!!!!!

 

Cant wait to get my hands on two of them

[Sgtglenn]

Thanks Gary ~ order submitted with paypal

Glenn V.

[cobra]

Looks real good. Job well done.

 

 

[kbran]

I'd like one also. Money sent via paypal .

Thanks for doing this.

[Carbon_One]

payment sent

Larry

[mrich12000]

Thanks payment sent..

[jonesy]

Money sent, Jonesy

[KB2RWW]

Money sent via paypal .

Thanks for doing this.

[hcdagen]

Money sent via Pay-Pal,thanks for putting this project together.Herb

[Chinto]

I just sent Paypal payment. Look forward to using the tool. Thanks

 

[Evan]

Payment sent by Paypal. Thanks Gary for making this available.

 

Evan Merritt

[Texaskid]

Pay Pal sent today.......Thanks:thumbsup:

[warthogcrewchief]

Paypal sent today.

 

Thanks for making the tool!

 

 

 

For those who are using this wrench, ensure the wrench is situated 90 degrees from the torque wrench handle. If you have the wrench parallel to the handle, it will increase the torque applied to the nut/bolt and the reading will be erroneous...just a little tidbit I learned from my training.

[StuD]

PayPal $ sent.....Western Canada Thanks You :canada::rotf:

[Rocket]

PayPal $ sent.....Western Canada Thanks You :canada::rotf:

 

Same from here.......... :thumbsup2:

[celling]

Payment sent paypal Thanks Gary

[Freebird]

Payment sent from here also. Thanks much.

[RandyR]

Paypal sent.

[sallys dad]

Paypal sent. Looks great and thanks a lot.

[atlm]

PayPal sent. Thanks Gary!