Hi Gaylord. There is some spring pressure on the top nut, but not a great deal. That said, I keep my face away from it when I am loosening the top nut. I will document assembly as well. But, I just press down on the nut and turn it to engage a couple threads. If need be, I stand on the foot pegs and lean down on the nut with my fingers to get it started.
@@BrooksAirheadGarage thanks for the response. I think we might be talking about something different. I mean the top nut that screws into the top of the fork leg. Somehow mine have an oring on them but I can’t them to screw back into the fork leg. I think the top nut is part number 31 42 1 241 661.
@@BrooksAirheadGarage ok ta! I did find it eventually on some schematics for other models but couldn’t find it on the R80 ST. I guess people have just made their own changes over the years. I might just run it without the orings and washer to start with and see how it goes.
Your site is beginning to be my go-to! Very nice, great explanations, good detail! Really appreciate you putting these together!
Thanks Andy. I'm pleased the content is useful.
perfect explanation of removal I'm right there with my 74' r60/6. thanks
You're welcome Phil. Best of success on your project. 🙂
Nice work and well explained - as always! This is a great project and I look forward to following along with you on it Brook.
Thank you for your kind words Assessor 12.
Welcome back :) I am looking forward to your videos Brook. Best regards from Germany
Thank you Steppenwolf.
Love watching , great explanation with your video's can't wait for more . Thank You
You're welcome Steve. Thanks for coming by.
Good details but removing the top nut isn’t the spring under a lot of pressure? I hope that you show the method to re-assemble
Thanks
Hi Gaylord. There is some spring pressure on the top nut, but not a great deal. That said, I keep my face away from it when I am loosening the top nut. I will document assembly as well. But, I just press down on the nut and turn it to engage a couple threads. If need be, I stand on the foot pegs and lean down on the nut with my fingers to get it started.
What about the steering head bearings?
@@Hodado I’ll remove the outer races and replace them after I get the frame powder coated.
Hi, thanks for the video. Did your top nuts have orings on them where the threads end at all??
Pee Ta Pee Ta, no, but there is a flat washer (part# 31 42 1 240 179).
@@BrooksAirheadGarage thanks for the response. I think we might be talking about something different. I mean the top nut that screws into the top of the fork leg. Somehow mine have an oring on them but I can’t them to screw back into the fork leg. I think the top nut is part number 31 42 1 241 661.
@@witheyman123 Yes and there is a flat washer (the part number I stated) under it that seals it against the top of the fork tube.
@@BrooksAirheadGarage ok ta! I did find it eventually on some schematics for other models but couldn’t find it on the R80 ST. I guess people have just made their own changes over the years. I might just run it without the orings and washer to start with and see how it goes.