need the name of a tool

[davedjg]

Hi just changed the head bearings on my bike but having trouble tightning the grooved ring back up
Does any one know the name of this tool I have tightened it up as much as I can with hammer and flat screw driver but there is still a bit more to go.
Just need the name so hopefully can buy a cheep one

[binge]

Just for the record, it doesnt need to be tight.
It needs to be just nipped up enough that the headstock can turn freely without any notchiness.
Doing it up tight will cause it to be notchy, and fail an MOT.

I've always managed just fine with a pair of grips, or hammer/punch to undo it.
And I usually just do them up hand tight, as the top yoke, and top nut clamp down onto it anyway, stopping it going anywhere.



But the answer to your question, the tool you are thinking of, is a C-spanner.




Ben

[Fisty]

[whitedevil]

Sometimes called a hook spanner too.
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[The Artist]

Do it up hand tight.

With the front wheel off the ground, grab either side of the front wheel and try and rock it back and forwards. If there is any play in the headstock tap it round a bit more with screwdriver.

Do not over tighten.

[binge]

Just incase you didnt understand the first answer.


I give you members of BCF.