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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Awaz on August 09, 2012, 12:57:22 PM

Title: Stem bearing wrench
Post by: Awaz on August 09, 2012, 12:57:22 PM
Think I need to tighten my stem bearing. I hear a slight thud or click when going over bumps. Question is, how often do you have to do this to warrent buying the tool? Does anyone have it for rent or something?
Title: Re: Stem bearing wrench
Post by: gPink on August 09, 2012, 02:05:17 PM
Awaz, you are in the springfield area aren't you? I'm 2.5 hours southish. PM me if you want to borrow mine.
Title: Re: Stem bearing wrench
Post by: Awaz on August 09, 2012, 02:18:48 PM
Yes, I am about 30 miles west of Springfield, IL. That would be super to be able to borrow yours.
Title: Re: Stem bearing wrench
Post by: gPink on August 09, 2012, 03:14:51 PM
That would put Belleville/O'Fallon about halfway. Meet and greet or I can drop it in the mail.
Title: Re: Stem bearing wrench
Post by: McJunkie on August 09, 2012, 04:24:48 PM
I believe the service manual says that you are suppose to grease the steering stem bearings every 15k miles. I went ahead and bought one knowing that I would be needing it on occasion. It's great that you are able to borrow one though.
Title: Re: Stem bearing wrench
Post by: Conrad on August 10, 2012, 05:10:58 AM
That's very nice of you Gary. Maybe I can take you up on that offer sometime? How far are you two from Starved Rock?
Title: Re: Stem bearing wrench
Post by: gPink on August 10, 2012, 05:26:46 AM
Anytime Conrad, offer stands.
Title: Re: Stem bearing wrench
Post by: Conrad on August 10, 2012, 05:51:07 AM
Quote from: gPink on August 10, 2012, 05:26:46 AM
Anytime Conrad, offer stands.

Thank you sir! I'll let you know when I need that thing.
Title: Re: Stem bearing wrench
Post by: Z71 on August 10, 2012, 06:46:22 PM
How much is this tool and what is the part number?
Title: Re: Stem bearing wrench
Post by: VirginiaJim on August 10, 2012, 07:34:57 PM
 :banghead:   My goodness, there are enough threads on the subject.  Try looking in this thread Grasshopper....

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=9969.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=9969.0)

I'd pay special attention to the first page.
Title: Re: Stem bearing wrench
Post by: jtk1531 on August 11, 2012, 09:38:39 AM
i bought an adjustable c-spanner from ebay some years ago. it costs around USD75+. it was listed on ebay by www.moto-services.net (http://www.moto-services.net). supposedly, K&L tools are supplied to kawasaki as the tools listed in the service manual.
Title: Re: Stem bearing wrench
Post by: Flathead on August 11, 2012, 02:36:59 PM
The actual wrench from kwak (part number 57001-1100) is only $33 from Ron Ayers: http://www.ronayers.com/Search/N/687 (http://www.ronayers.com/Search/N/687)
Title: Re: Stem bearing wrench
Post by: Z71 on August 12, 2012, 06:17:25 PM
Quote from: Flathead on August 11, 2012, 02:36:59 PM
The actual wrench from kwak (part number 57001-1100) is only $33 from Ron Ayers: http://www.ronayers.com/Search/N/687 (http://www.ronayers.com/Search/N/687)

Thanks Flathead, that's the answer I was looking for.