Paralever bearings - adjustment question

[Gecko]

1999 R1100GS
When you adjust the paralever bearing - loosening left hand lock nut: tigthen the allen bolt using 12mm allen key etc etc how do you tighten the locknut back up to 105nm without the allen bolt turning with it ?
I've tightened the 12mm allen bolt so now there is no discernable play at the back wheel (with brake applied) but using a 30mm socket means I can't hold the allen key on the allen bolt.... what the trick to this? Should I just do it up as tight as I can with a spanner and use some locktite on the lock nut?

 

[blagonadezdins]

This is what You are looking for http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Swinging-...ycle_Parts&hash=item53e6ae3d9e#ht_2301wt_1163

You may want to have look at this as well http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of5l2Qom6QM


Edit:
check if it is the right size?

 

[west coast traveller]

I just torque up the adjuster then mark it's position. Then gradually tighten lock nut checking the marker hasn't moved then tighten to required final torque. Works every time and no need for special tools.

 

[Pekkavee]

This is what You are looking for http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Swinging-...ycle_Parts&hash=item53e6ae3d9e#ht_2301wt_1163

You may want to have look at this as well http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of5l2Qom6QM
Edit:
check if it is the right size?

I have the tool. It works great.

Nice video, thanks.
However I don't use any tread lock to the pin just the nut.
More ease to open next time and no confusion with torque (7Nm) because of old tread lock.

Pekka

 

[west coast traveller]

I have the tool. It works great.

Nice video, thanks.
However I don't use any tread lock to the pin just the nut.
More ease to open next time and no confusion with torque (7Nm) because of old tread lock.

Pekka

....................+1- never come loose yet!!

 

[Gecko]

Thanks guys, nice video link - I especially like their ingenious 7nm torque measuring device. Who would have thought a 1kg bag of flour a carrier bag and a bit of tubing would ever come into play when servicing a GS
You'll have to watch the video to understand what I mean.

 

[Pekkavee]

Thanks guys, nice video link - I especially like their ingenious 7nm torque measuring device.

That was clever indeed.

Pekka

 

[khpossum]

I just finished putting in a new clutch and I did take the FD off, just to have a look. I use some blue locktite on the left pin, so it won't move on me while tightening up the lock nut. I have done this several times and have never had a problem getting it out, no heat required. It does require cleaning to get the locktite out the threads the next time around. Without it the pin always moves on me when torquing up the nut. I guess you can also torque it up and back it off just a bit to compensate for movement with the lock nut.

I don't have a torque wrench I trust at 7 NM, so I hang a gallon milk bottle with just the right amount of water on an 8" wrench to create my 7 NM. Works like a charm and a whole lot more accurate and reliable than any torque wrench for such a low value.

KP