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Steering bearings on the Guzzi. The original ones were set way too tight from the factory, and feeling a little notchy. They're a cheap cage bearing and two part race, about as crappy as could be. I replaced with a tapered roller bearing set. Life's better with a center stand: The socket...

Too much friction.

I hope I haven't done this one before. New:

Old: 4559 Concession 6, Uxbridge

Wow! Thanks for the kind offers! There's always lots of support here among the GTAM folks. [emoji106] The tool I ordered is expected to arrive here tomorrow. I'll let you know how I get on.

2020 Moto Guzzi V85TT, 60,000kms -------> 2022 Moto Guzzi V85TT, 6,000kms.

The six lug socket definitely will not work, and the other one is too small. But thanks for offering! [emoji106] Anyway, it's all moot now. I chose the path of least resistance and hit the "Buy Now!" button. It'll be here in a week or so. Thanks everyone for the ideas and advice! [emoji106]

Correct. I had no intention of making a change, but the deal on the newer bike was too good to pass up. The older bike sold about six weeks ago. And I still have my Thruxton. [emoji106]

In. Sorry.

Don't get me wrong, your advice is appreciated. Thank you. 👍 I don't think I have the room for the long handled chain wrench, though.

Yes, I've posted on two Guzzi forums. Thanks mate. [emoji106]

Goddamn! That is an ugly way to go about it! Might work as a last resort, though. Thanks. [emoji106] Correct. From above.

Nice idea, thanks, but I'll bet the chances are between slim and none. I'll give 'em a call just for fun.

Yup, good idea. I'd have to find a suitable length of pipe.

Yes, that's exactly it. Thanks. [emoji106] The bike is apart right now, so I was hoping to find something here in town.

I need a four lug castle nut socket for the nuts on the steering bearings on the Guzzi, but I don't know the size. A C spanner might work, but I'm merely adjusting the tension, so I haven't removed the lower triple and the forks are still installed. I'm not sure if there is enough room to...

Good food, good company. Thanks for having me. (y)

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I'm up and running again, without a VPN, across all devices, all platforms, including Tapatalk. Thanks for everyone's help, particularly that of @cutekill. [emoji106] Sent from my Pixel 7 using Tapatalk

There's not much I can add. It hasn't happened recently, and it never occurred with any regularity. It seemed entirely random.