Broken Top Yoke.
 

So i was adjusting my steering head bearings today and all went fine when i was putting it back together i was torquing up the top tolk clamp bolts and before i got to the 23nm specified by haynes this happened:-
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Does any one know if is safe to ride in this condition or do i need a new top yolk?

My theory is that the bottom clamp is OK and the clip on bar is also gripping the fork which in turn is attached to the top yolk. So i think it will be OK and could i get away with aralditing it or summit.

If not has anyone got a top yolk kicking around FOC if poss as i need the bike to cummute but i am not at work till 3rd May now.

Re: Top Yolk Problem!
 

Dangerous to ride it like that!!

Fork could flex under heavy braking and possibly damage lower yolk.

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Bugger!

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Yeah, change that ASAP. Yokes are pretty cheap, try PM Berlin or husky03

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F**k it, why do these things happen when you least afford them. How easy is it to change over ignition assembly or does it need drilling or something silly

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Bit of a pain in the tits, it is security torx fitting.

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nobber! lol-i'll check and see if theres one in the garage -if so you cover postage and its yours mate

h.

Re: Top Yolk Problem!
 

Thats the ones with the little nipple in the middle isn't it? That would be a pain as i have normal torx bits.

Do you know what size and they are not sheer bolts are they?

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Your a life saver mate, let me know ASAP, and i will def cover postage and enough for a couple of beers.

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You can center pop the nipple in middle and drill it, once you got to 2mm drill or so just give it a whack and nipple will be gone so you can use normal torx.

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You can get torx security bit sets from Halfrauds, also beware that Mr Suzuki used some orange thread lock which really grips the bolts, so they'll probably hard to shift.

No not sheer bolts, but still made from japanese cheese.

Top yokes from faired SV's are more common than naked ones.

Just don't overtighten the bolts

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Cheers just hope Husky has one

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right theres one there but its still got the ignition barrel so you'll need to remove that and one bolt is sheared just further along that you'll need to drill out--i'm working football tomorrow but aslong as i don't jail anyone will finish early enough to drill out the sheared bolt -can't post until tuesday though cause of bank holiday
let me know if you want it mate
h.

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What a lovely helpful place this is sometimes

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I'll have it, if you can drill out the bolt great but dnt worry too much.

How much you want for postage? As long as its first class should get it before Royal Wedding etc.

Will of course add a bit for a beer or 2

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I love this place, husky has come to my aid a few times now, he could possibly be classed as a legend!

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you want it sent by courier so you get it quick?-if i post tuesday you'll get it wed-will be 8 quid though or i'll post by royal mail on tuesday and tell you cost once its gone mate.

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Courier would be wicked, i get paid Tuesday too.

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sound mate-i'll let you know when its gone-send me your delivery details again

h.

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Draper security bits are about £6, use with 1/4" socket driver should be ok.

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Look at it as good luck, better to break while doing it up than crack when your braking in earnest!

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I am in Basingstoke and have a set of those torx jobbies!