I've got a little instability up front on my GS650G. One thing I'm going to check is the steering stem. Do I torque the Steering Stem Head or Nut? Or both? If I have to tighten the nut, where might I find a "Steering Nut Socket Wrench"?.
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I have a need to know where to get one also.sigpic
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Just found this http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detai...940-14910.html
But I've read that channel locks will do the trick.Comment
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Check your swing arm pivots, too.
Often times a problem that appears to be at the front is actually in the rear, and vice versa.
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I bought a steering stem wrench at Z1 enterprises and then had to ask Steve to grind it down some to fit as i dont have a bench grinder. It wasn't too expensive either.
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Alpha Sports lists one: Part# 09940-14911
Desc STEERING NUT SO -SUUSD Price 75.83
A bit pricey for my taste. Does this really need to be torqued?
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