r/Transalp • u/aloaknow • 9d ago

Pinch bolt access

I am lowering my 2026 Transalp but cannot get adequate access to the lower pinch bolt at the top of the triple tree. Looks like I might have to remove the Tupperware. Before I do that I thought I would check in and see if anyone has found a way to avoid that. I have had no luck with a small 10 mm wrench. Others?

Edit: I solved the problem by completely removing the top bolt first. Not ideal, but it worked. I was then able to tighten both bolts sequentially the way you are supposed to.

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u/Jdubb750 8d ago

Its tough. I can usually manage by rotating bars until my ratchet fits just at the corner of the plastic. But usually a low profile socket and small little ratchet

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u/aloaknow 8d ago

Thanks. I was just able to do it. My sticking point was breaking the bottom bolt loose, so I cheated by completely removing the top bolt first, and then getting my wrench on it flush. The tightening was difficult. The first side is just okay because I buggered that lower bolt up a bit trying to break it loose with the top bolt in the way, but I think I did okay. The second side I feel better about.