Steering bearing tools (07916-3710101)

[Sidekick]

I am planning to replace the fork bearings, is there anyway to do it without spending $165 for the steering bearing lock nut tool?
Alternative on Ebay are much cheaper, but I am wondering if they are deep enough for the job...
Any advice would be appreciated, thank you!

 

[CruSTy]

I bought the UK version off ebay. It works great. Ifi remember it was around $40 USD including shipping.

 

[Smudgemo]

Looks cheaper if you skip eBay: https://www.honda-classics.co.uk/shop/Tool-Steering-Stem-Headrace-Nut-HWT005-p243207738
Under $30 if the googly money exchange numbers are correct.

 

[dduelin]

If you use tapered roller bearings you don't need the special tool at all because you won't be setting preload to service manual values. All you need is your imagination and a tool like a C spanner, a long nosed pair of needle nose pliers, or even a punch and a light hammer to set the initial preload that seats the bearing. After that the adjusting nut is backed off to finger tight or very little more.

 

[John OoSTerhuis]

Free (postage only) STOC loaner tool kit for ST1100/1300 Steering Stem Bearing R&R (register if you haven’t already):

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www.st-riders.net

Currently in NY and available soon for direct mailing. The stem race/tapered bearing driver was just replaced with a new, improved version (thanks Jason!).



Edit: I got my special Honda tool from my dealer for $17 back in the day… [last century… millennium!]

John [other STOC loaner kits: Link]

 

[mello dude]

Holy crap, I bought the OEM Honda socket just a few years ago for around $45.
Checking different parts houses, ProCaliber is selling for $93.xx .....also lists the MSRP at $104.xx
BTW, yeah I would grab the Honda Classics tool.....>>>>>>thanks for the heads up on Honda Classics...

 

[Valker]

Looks cheaper if you skip eBay: https://www.honda-classics.co.uk/shop/Tool-Steering-Stem-Headrace-Nut-HWT005-p243207738
Under $30 if the googly money exchange numbers are correct.

Ordered, thanks for that site.

 

[Sidekick]

Looks cheaper if you skip eBay: https://www.honda-classics.co.uk/shop/Tool-Steering-Stem-Headrace-Nut-HWT005-p243207738
Under $30 if the googly money exchange numbers are correct.

Thank you, just ordered for $30 including shipping!
Very helpful and much appreciated

 

[Sidekick]

Free (postage only) STOC loaner tool kit for ST1100/1300 Steering Stem Bearing R&R (register if you haven’t already):

Log in

Log in

www.st-riders.net

Currently in NY and available soon for direct mailing. The stem race/tapered bearing driver was just replaced with a new, improved version (thanks Jason!).



Edit: I got my special Honda tool from my dealer for $17 back in the day… [last century… millennium!]

John [other STOC loaner kits: Link]

This is amazing, I didn't expect so much help!
For now, I am just planning to check the torque and the state of the bearing, but I will contact you if I need to replace it.
This place rock

 

[Sidekick]

Could this scale be accurate and convenient enough to set the torque values on the T?
I know, I am maybe asking something difficult to advise...

 

[John OoSTerhuis]

Could that scale be good enough to set the torque values on the T?

Depends how accurate it is on the low end. Spec on the ST1100 is only 3.3-4.4 lbs. A lot of folks are just doing it by feel. FWIW YMMV

John

 

[Sidekick]

Depends how accurate it is on the low end. Spec on the ST1100 is only 3.3-4.4 lbs. A lot of folks are just doing it by feel. FWIW YMMV

John

10 grams accuracy and digital doesn't always means more precise than analogic for sure.
I was mainly wondering if that design/range could fit the job.
Doing that by feel require some experience that I don't have.
I am trying to troubleshot some instability with the fork and I want to diagnose the problem on a rational way.
To be honest I am already confused and frustrated, I can't rely on my feelings at this point.
Thank you so much John!

 

[Honda-st-team]

Thanks for the tool information

 

[dduelin]

I think I'd be looking for one in a scale of 25 to 50 lb max. Do you have a friend with a trigger pull gauge that you can borrow?

The problem with doing it by feel on the ST is there is a lot of disassembly and reassembly required to access the adjustment and lock washer.