C-spanner for headset

[Bretty]

Hi all,

What size C-spanner do you need to adjust the head bearings?

Can you use the one in the tool kit for the rear suspension adjustment? Or will I need to order one? And if so what size do I order?

Thank you!

Brett

[Jules-C]

I'm not sure of the size but it's a lot smaller than the shock absorber c-spanner

[joebloggs]

Hi all,

What size C-spanner do you need to adjust the head bearings?

Can you use the one in the tool kit for the rear suspension adjustment? Or will I need to order one? And if so what size do I order?

Thank you!

Brett

Tap it round with a flat bladed screw driver, set the bearing and lock it up.

[Punkstig]

What Joe said, I'll add don't tighten it more than a quarter turn to start with!

[His Dudeness]

I bought one off ebay a good while back that you could attach a torque wrench too with an adaptor. The link that I have to the one I bought doesn't work anymore but I think it was a 43mm one. I'm not 100% sure on that. You can measure your headstock bearing to confirm it. Here's a link to a similar one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/43mm-STEERING-STEM-HEAD-STOCK-C-SPANNER-WRENCH-43-/152186361142?hash=item236f039536:g:X9UAAOSw3mpXJPur

[me_groovy]

I use the screwdriver tapping method too, have done on all my bikes.

[midden]

Have you got a old bicycle spanner they have a c spanner

[Bretty]

It's all sorted now thank you! It's a ridiculously low torque on these splined nuts. Literally finger tight, then a couple of taps either way to adjust. Locking nut is not much more. I just worked through the Haynes manual and didn't need a c spanner.

Cheers!