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- Jan 13, 2011
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G'day, I have just adjusted the steering stem nut on my 1971 Commando to eliminate a slight clunking noise within the head. Problem solved. However when I undid the nut and associated washer I discovered something rather disturbing. It has a large normal washer which was bent over to prevent nut turning. Ok so far. However there is nothing that prevents washer turning and hence both turning together. I was expecting a slot maybe in stem to which washer would have locating tab to prevent washer turning and therefore the nut. But nothing. This bike was rebuilt before I owned it so am unsure what original setup is but on consulting manuals it seems to be just a washer and nut. I'm confused. There is nothing to stop nut and washer just undoing and falling off. Can someone please enlighten me ?