Alternative headstock nut

[Liveware Problem]

Hi!

I'm trying to fit a fork stem attachment to my bike (triumph TT600) for the purpose of holding a Sat nav,

I removed the steering head nut (if that's what it's called?) and fitted the mount:

 

 

However I realise the nut needs to be replaced with one without a cap on, wondering what would be suitable - something like this?

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/HIGH-TENSILE-SELF-COLOUR-BLACK-METRIC-HEXAGONAL-HEX-STEEL-FULL-NUTS-CLASS-10/122261968385?hash=item1c77619601:m:mh6tFrMJP4jhQlgYLOMvfZQ

Or if not then what would be appropriate?

Thanks in advance

[oldgrump]

Hi, the nut will be a fine thread, so probably not from that store, you could if you knew someone with lathe just machine chrome cap off, or look online at pro-bolt, think they do top nuts.

[Chrissb6]

something like these maybe?

https://www.bearingboys.co.uk/Lock-Nuts-1084-c

[Liveware Problem]

something like these maybe?

https://www.bearingboys.co.uk/Lock-Nuts-1084-c

 

Thanks! Would I need a special tool to attach one of those though?

[Chrissb6]

something like these maybe?

https://www.bearingboys.co.uk/Lock-Nuts-1084-c

 

Thanks! Would I need a special tool to attach one of those though?

 

May be but as already mentioned make sure you know the thread pitch before you buy

This one i've just found should tick the box

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aluminium-Honda-CBR-VFR-CBF-Other-Top-Yoke-Nut-M24-x-1-00mm-Silver/322111757617?hash=item4aff5b5d31:g:ydQAAOSw9VZXOwZv

Sorry l was thinking, Honda but check the thread anyway

Edited February 15, 2018 by Chrissb6

[Liveware Problem]

something like these maybe?

https://www.bearingboys.co.uk/Lock-Nuts-1084-c

 

Thanks! Would I need a special tool to attach one of those though?

 

May be but as already mentioned make sure you know the thread pitch before you buy

This one i've just found should tick the box

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aluminium-Honda-CBR-VFR-CBF-Other-Top-Yoke-Nut-M24-x-1-00mm-Silver/322111757617?hash=item4aff5b5d31:g:ydQAAOSw9VZXOwZv

 

Cheers

However I don't know the thread pitch or how to find out what it is!

[fastbob]

something like these maybe?

https://www.bearingboys.co.uk/Lock-Nuts-1084-c

 

Thanks! Would I need a special tool to attach one of those though?

 

You could finger tighten it and then gently tap it round with a hardwood drift to avoid damage or use a small C spanner. If it we're me I'd go for the previous suggestion to machine the cap off the old one.

[Liveware Problem]

something like these maybe?

https://www.bearingboys.co.uk/Lock-Nuts-1084-c

 

Thanks! Would I need a special tool to attach one of those though?

 

You could finger tighten it and then gently tap it round with a hardwood drift to avoid damage or use a small C spanner. If it we're me I'd go for the previous suggestion to machine the cap off the old one.

 

Thanks, I don't know anyone with a lathe so I think I'll need to buy one.

Measures the diameter, I think I'll need an M22.

[oldgrump]

Hi, just looked at triumph parts list but no thread size on there, to find the pitch size of thread you need a in-expensive little tool, local hardware shop might stock it or they come in a Tap & Die kit. And you just line it up with thread so gauge fits thread you are measuring and read what's marked on side. Normally about a 1m/m thread, but don't take my word for it. here's a couple pictures of gauge.

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[Chrissb6]

Thanks! Would I need a special tool to attach one of those though?

 

You could finger tighten it and then gently tap it round with a hardwood drift to avoid damage or use a small C spanner. If it we're me I'd go for the previous suggestion to machine the cap off the old one.

 

Thanks, I don't know anyone with a lathe so I think I'll need to buy one.

Measures the diameter, I think I'll need an M22.

That ebay item l loaded is

Thread M24 x 1.00mm

Material - High Tensile Anodised Aluminium

[Liveware Problem]

You could finger tighten it and then gently tap it round with a hardwood drift to avoid damage or use a small C spanner. If it we're me I'd go for the previous suggestion to machine the cap off the old one.

 

Thanks, I don't know anyone with a lathe so I think I'll need to buy one.

Measures the diameter, I think I'll need an M22.

That ebay item l loaded is

Thread M24 x 1.00mm

Material - High Tensile Anodised Aluminium

 

Got one on the way.. if it doesn't fit I'll have to get one of those tools [mention]oldgrump[/mention] mentioned

[Chrissb6]

Thanks, I don't know anyone with a lathe so I think I'll need to buy one.

Measures the diameter, I think I'll need an M22.

That ebay item l loaded is

Thread M24 x 1.00mm

Material - High Tensile Anodised Aluminium

 

Got one on the way.. if it doesn't fit I'll have to get one of those tools @oldgrump mentioned

Hope it all works out mate. Defo need a locking nut for the headstocks

[Liveware Problem]

Jobs a good 'un I even used a torque wrench to tighten it (instructions with the nut said as per the triumph specs -30%)!

Cheers guys