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Technically Speaking => Suspension => Topic started by: Speedy1959 on Thursday, 02 November 2017, 09:53 PM

Title: C spanner size
Post by: Speedy1959 on Thursday, 02 November 2017, 09:53 PM
Hi All.

I dont suppose you happen to know the size of the C spanner I need for adjusting the head bearings do you you ??

Thanks in advance

S.
Title: Re: C spanner size
Post by: seth on Thursday, 02 November 2017, 10:03 PM
I'm not sure of the size
are you really sure they need adjusting .
I've never had to at double and higher mileages than your bikes done.

:cheers:
Title: Re: C spanner size
Post by: Andre on Friday, 03 November 2017, 05:25 AM
Universal c-spanner. Claim to fit the 14.
http://www.cjaccessories.co.uk/product.php?productid=17048 (http://www.cjaccessories.co.uk/product.php?productid=17048)
Title: Re: C spanner size
Post by: Speedy1959 on Friday, 03 November 2017, 06:01 AM
Quote from: Andre on Friday, 03 November  2017, 05:25 AM
Universal c-spanner. Claim to fit the 14.
http://www.cjaccessories.co.uk/product.php?productid=17048 (http://www.cjaccessories.co.uk/product.php?productid=17048)

Thank you Andre.

S.
Title: Re: C spanner size
Post by: grog on Friday, 03 November 2017, 07:37 PM
Speedy, small hammer n punch work perfectly. spring balance to measure load needed. in the manual, i cant rem. tension off top of my head. just a few bucks from e bay. mine has lasted forever, also good to check luggage weight for planes. head brgs last a long time, renew grease not a bad idea.
Title: Re: C spanner size
Post by: Speedy1959 on Friday, 03 November 2017, 11:00 PM
Thanks Grog.
I have bought a nice 0 - 2kg spring balance which seems nice and sensitive.
The service manual does suggest checking the settings every so often as you know.
Thank you for the tip with the punch..
I used that method on the MT-01 I used to own.

Thanks again mate.

S.
Title: Re: C spanner size
Post by: Speedy1959 on Sunday, 05 November 2017, 04:17 PM
For anyone interested (or not) its 43mm