Steering stem nut size

[NathanT]

I am going to be replacing my rusty steering stem nut. What size socket do I need? The parts catalog doesn't specify but it looks like about 30mm. Biggest metric socket I currently have is 24mm.

 

[Gary]

You are close- it's 29mm

 

[NathanT]

Thanks.

 

[kirrbby]

A 1⅛" is plenty close enough, if you have one of those.

 

[NathanT]

Unfortunately I don't have a 1⅛" socket either. So I'll just buy a 29mm.

The new steering stem nut is part of $550 worth of new parts that I just ordered. Most of these parts were still functional but had some corrosion. Some I replaced just because they were really old, like the tires and brake shoes. The rear bearings needed to be replaced so I am doing the fronts also. The parts were in three separate orders, depending on where I could find what I was looking for; CHP, Trail Buddy, and Beatrice Cycle. After I get all of this installed I have more stuff I want to do. I have already replaced the carb, throttle assembly, grips, seat, hi-beam switch, and exhaust shield.

- 2 tires
- 2 inner tubes
- wheel rim bolts for both wheels
- brake shoes and springs
- rear brake cable
- wheel bearings and seals
- both bearing distance collars
- rear axle/nut/cotter pin
- front axle/spacer
- front brake arm
- rear brake arm
- rear brake cable assist arm
- 420 chain
- chain adjusters
- both sprockets (15/36)
- sprocket dust cover
- steering cap nut
- taillight bracket
- frame grab handle
- brake levers
- snap ring for rear hub
- seat stencil
- chrome cable guide
- kickstand bolt and spring
- 2 cans spray paint for repainting rims, hubs, and engine covers

 

[Clayton]

It’s a M22 X 1.0 die if your threads need cleaning up also.