What Size Socket Or Spanner For Stock 5Th Gen Fork Cap

What size socket or spanner can I use to remove the fork cap for the stock fork on a 5th gen VFR?

I know I can use an adjustable spanner, but I always seem to cuss up the head when I use one.

I think it is a 22mm.

If you mean the big silver nut on the top of the fork, then it's a 32mm.  A top tip is not to do it up too tight when refitting.

I just checked on my 98. The largest metric socket I have is 22mm & it was only slightly too small. A 23 or 24 should do it. A 15/16" socket fit perfectly. 32mm would be far too big.

I just checked on my 98. The largest metric socket I have is 22mm & it was only slightly too small. A 23 or 24 should do it. A 15/16" socket fit perfectly. 32mm would be far too big.

Apologies - they are right - I was thinking of a different fork head.  I've got the original in the roof and will check the dimensions tomorrow!

Just checked mine.  As MysteryRider246 rightly said, 15/16" fits well, as does a 24mm.  I don't have a 23mm but suspect it might be slightly small.  I undid mine with my 24mm.  Hope this helps and sorry for the duff gen first time round.   

Sorry, I was thinking 22mm, but must be the 24mm.