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Sorry for my ignorance but could someone please let me know the size of the top nut on the early (47) Road Holders. I need to buy a spanner/socket. Sorry, i grew up in the metric age.
cheers
david
Fork Crown Locknut: 7/8W (…
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Previously Ian MacDougall…
Previously Ian MacDougall wrote:
Fork Crown Locknut: 7/8W (also marked 1"BS)
Fork Head Race Adjuster Nut: 1"W
Main Tube Filler/Retaining Plug: 13/16W (also marked 15/16BS)
These are as fitted to my 1956 Long Roadholders, but I think the sizes should be the same as your earlier ones. Someone please correct this if I am wrong. Box (tube) spanner should be OK for these nuts unless you are adjusting the head races with the top yoke in situ.
Cheers
Ian McD
Thanks Ian. Thats a big help.
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Fork Crown Locknut: 7/8W (also marked 1"BS)
Fork Head Race Adjuster Nut: 1"W
Main Tube Filler/Retaining Plug: 13/16W (also marked 15/16BS)
These are as fitted to my 1956 Long Roadholders, but I think the sizes should be the same as your earlier ones. Someone please correct this if I am wrong. Box (tube) spanner should be OK for these nuts unless you are adjusting the head races with the top yoke in situ.
Cheers
Ian McD