I would assume the triple tree nut (which I think you are referring to as the front top nut) is a part of the bike being prepped before purchase, or that they at least check it.

How loose was it?

 

According to the mechanic. Another 3/4 of a turn loose


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The top nut doesnt really hold much. I know its torque is like 64 ft/lbs but the only nuts that really matter is the lower ring nuts for the bearings.
I hope they checked those also

 

It mattered enough for the performance on the front.

The bike feels so much more secure now. Before I would hit bumps and would hear and feel a clacking sound. When I would hit bumps on the road, the clacking would persist and the front end would shake noticeably more.

Now that it has been tightened:
1: it doesnt clack on bumps
2: it doesnt dance left and right 1-2 degrees off center when I am braking at a light
3: it feels much better when cornering and leaning.


Again, Explaining it and feeling it are two different things. I wouldnt ever tell you to loosen your top nut and try it and see, because that would be stupid. But guys, keep an eye on it.

 

Mine was loose too, found it after a few miles.
As a point of note, for some reason that nut come separate in a box with other parts when the bike is delivered.

 

The reason the nut is not installed at the factory is because the metal crate has a bracket that attaches to the steering stem with a temporary-throw away nut. That bracket needs to be removed when taking the bike out of the crate and then the steering stem nut is installed.

-John

 

Mine makes the same clicking noise but mine is tight the actual torq spec is 83 ftlbs

 

So the steering dampener makes a clicking noise regardless of that nut being correctly torqued or not. But the. Important factors have to do with braking and the bike seeming dances back and forth. And hitting bumps and it clicking or clacking.


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ive heard of this issue on all bikes from my suspension guy. To remedy, he uses anti seize on the threads to ensure the threads are being torqued to the true spec vs marring together with the nut, and not really bolting down like it should.

 

See the nut is superficial

 

If you truly believe that then loosen your top nut and ride with it.... :|

You will see...

 

It was a joke lol

i bet someone got side tracked prepping yours.

 

not totally superficial it will ever so slightly wiggle. it is a pretty easy things to diagnose though anytime it feels weird or clicks i would say to check the triple bolts and steering head bearings for adjustment not really a major safety concern just part of maintenance since they wear. also this is supposed to be part of the first service a second tech other then the one who put it together is supposed to go over all the important bolts n nuts to make sure none have come loose or weren't tightened correct at the factory

 

Correct, definitely needs to be torqued or you feel negative feedback..... That is amplified 10 fold at the track.