I have an 09 Dyna and some HHI raked triple trees on the way. I like to work on my bike myself but am wondering if this is the one thing I have to let a shop do. Can anyone explain what this change out would entail? is there any special tools required? I thought I read somewhere that a press and or bearing remover is required?


HHI told me that their trees come with a bottom bearing and the top does not require changing?


Any advice would be appreciated? I would like to save the money and learn myself but also want the bike to ride safe.

 

Not changing the top one would just be silly, it's already apart anyways. Just did my bearings last winter, not much to it at all. Basic tools and a race puller is all ya need, my Indy shop lent me his for a case of beer

 

If you don't even think enough of your bike to buy a Shop Manual, please don't put a wrench to it.

 

 

The question was is it difficult? The answer is no if you have good instructions and proper tools. You guys don't know if he has a manual or not so cut him some slack or I'll put you in a time out.

 

A shop manual will illustrate the degree of difficulty of a project better than any of us can. If he had one, he wouldn't need to ask.

 

Thanks ntraindave!

I do not have a shop manual however there is supposed to be instructions that come with the trees. How detailed they will be, I will have to see.

If some of these guys are trying to get under my skin, it doesn't bother me. I have never had anybody act like a smart a** to my face, only behind a keyboard. I will however look into getting a manual.

 

That would be the intelligent thing to do as the instructions that are usually included with a aftermarket part are usually lacking in real specifics about how to go about with the installation.

 

Nobody's being a smart a** or trying to get under your skin. I'd tell you to your face that it's stupid to start tearing into a bike that means something to you, without a shop manual. Unless you have the disassembly/assembly sequence and torque specs memorized, you need a manual. I've been working on my own bikes for forty-five years, and a shop manual is the first accessory I buy for any bike that I own. And I trust a reputable manual more than a youtube video.
It's your bike, and you can do what you want with it, but remember that the steering head is a "safety critical" assembly. A high speed steering oscillation (Death Wobble) is no joke.

 

Advice noted