Honda steering head castle nut tool

[grahamsn]

Hello,

Does anyone have a Honda steering head "castle" or nut tool that they would be willing to lend / rent? It is used on what Honda calls a "BOLT, FLANGE (8X45)" that threads on to the steering stem. I believe that part number is 07916-3710100, and is used for many different models.

Thanks,

 

[PeterTrocewicz]

I just use a hammer and punch. For retightening, the correct torque can be approximated by the feel of the steering when turning it.

 

[QuantumBlue919Guy]

I used my Honda shock preload tool, and tightened until I had the correct "feeling" weight on the bars

 

[beverage]

Are you talking about the ring nuts? If so, then either of the two above suggestions will work. My shock preload tool wouldn't fit properly on my steering head ring nuts, so I picked up a hook wrench from a bicycle shop for ~$20. Almost any bike shop should have them, or be able to order one, but they look like this:
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT<>prd_id=845524442619530&FOLDER<>folder_id=2534374302693989