where to buy special yamaha tool

[jaminR6]

I need a yamaha ring wrench in order to replace my steer stem bearings. its for the two locking nut under the upper triple tree bracket. does anyone know where I can find one?

 

[ta2kutz]

hammer and punch?
or large set of channel locks

 

[jaminR6]

I thought about that, but I thought you need to torque it to the right psi and seat the bearings.:notsure:

 

[JohnS]

Try Darrin at www.314racing.com

I just orderd a yamaha part from him, the price and was great and the customer service was excellent.

John

 

[ta2kutz]

i take it you put in new bearings? if so then yeah torque might be best if possible. i always do it like an older style wheel bearing. tighten it down tight. back it off loose again, tighten it back down good and back off just a bit make sure there is no drag and no freeplay. good to go.
that or yo buy yourself a lage cheap socket from sears and grind away till you get some tabs that will hook up on the nut and make your own tool

 

[barry38]

email me the part number at service at ridedms dot com. I'll see what I can do.

 

[jaminR6]

thanks for the replies. I think I'll go with the socket idea. looks like I going to harbor freight. thanks again guys

 

[lunchmeat]

Yep, made one years ago. Works like a charm.

 

[Handicapped Racer]

http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/tools/view/t-stem_nut_wrench/
get the proper tools. hammer & chisel only as a last resort!