Head Nut Size

[clark4131]

So I'm going to install a Scott's triple clamp & damper, but I don't have a socket big enough for the triple clamp nut. Since I can't wheel the bike into Sears, does anybody know what size that thing is? I found a post from 2001 that said 30mm, so I'm wondering if it's the same for an '05. I suppose I could just use a crescent wrench or clamp on a set of vise grips and go to town, but I'd rather not round out the nut until I get at least a couple hundred miles on the bike. Thank you much...SC

[Indy_WR450]

Just measure the nut across the flats in inches and then multiply that number by 25.4 to get the metric nut size. I think it is a 30 mm socket. ?

[tammie]

if its the same as the yz 400 its 30mm I just replaced the bearings in my steering head......

[Jackazz]

Allthough mine was tight as hell when I took it loose to swap my top tripple, I just used a 10" (crescent) adjustable wrench on it, & that worked fine.

[un450azul]

It is 30mm... buy a set of inexpesive (i.e. cheap) harbor freight metric wrenches ($18) that go from 6mm to 32mm. Not for everyday use but handy as a second set or large size.