True-Track
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Austin, Texas
Yes, thanks, I have been reading the threads and know of the discount (available for a few more days).
I'm still not convinced I need this. I have had trouble in a curve, but it was around a dam with pretty strong winds, and it was more the winds pushing hard on the solid wheels and the saddlebags, or that's what it seemed to me. I think I'll hold off a while and see if there are re-occurences that aren't crosswind related.
I'm still not convinced I need this. I have had trouble in a curve, but it was around a dam with pretty strong winds, and it was more the winds pushing hard on the solid wheels and the saddlebags, or that's what it seemed to me. I think I'll hold off a while and see if there are re-occurences that aren't crosswind related.
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Midwest
Docsg-
Here are some pics that show how I relocated the brake hose. You can see how it moves the brake switch and wires up higher to avoid the link (not shown) that connects the two pieces that make up the rear TT system.
Here are some pics that show how I relocated the brake hose. You can see how it moves the brake switch and wires up higher to avoid the link (not shown) that connects the two pieces that make up the rear TT system.
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Bedford UK
Yes, thanks, I have been reading the threads and know of the discount (available for a few more days).
I'm still not convinced I need this. I have had trouble in a curve, but it was around a dam with pretty strong winds, and it was more the winds pushing hard on the solid wheels and the saddlebags, or that's what it seemed to me. I think I'll hold off a while and see if there are re-occurences that aren't crosswind related.
I'm still not convinced I need this. I have had trouble in a curve, but it was around a dam with pretty strong winds, and it was more the winds pushing hard on the solid wheels and the saddlebags, or that's what it seemed to me. I think I'll hold off a while and see if there are re-occurences that aren't crosswind related.
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 27
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From: Midwest
For those who haven't installed their TT yet, here is a suggestion that might make it easier when installing the rear mount, it made my install much easier.
Loosen only one of the two bolts that hold the rear mount and turn it around (see pic). At this point, you can put the nut back on and tighten it before removing the other bolt. This will help the mount from sagging making it difficult to align the second bolt holes up. Once the second bolt is in, remove the nut from the first bolt and install the supplied bracket.
Hope this helps!
Loosen only one of the two bolts that hold the rear mount and turn it around (see pic). At this point, you can put the nut back on and tighten it before removing the other bolt. This will help the mount from sagging making it difficult to align the second bolt holes up. Once the second bolt is in, remove the nut from the first bolt and install the supplied bracket.
Hope this helps!
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Upstate, SC
For those who haven't installed their TT yet, here is a suggestion that might make it easier when installing the rear mount, it made my install much easier.
Loosen only one of the two bolts that hold the rear mount and turn it around (see pic). At this point, you can put the nut back on and tighten it before removing the other bolt. This will help the mount from sagging making it difficult to align the second bolt holes up. Once the second bolt is in, remove the nut from the first bolt and install the supplied bracket.
Hope this helps!
Loosen only one of the two bolts that hold the rear mount and turn it around (see pic). At this point, you can put the nut back on and tighten it before removing the other bolt. This will help the mount from sagging making it difficult to align the second bolt holes up. Once the second bolt is in, remove the nut from the first bolt and install the supplied bracket.
Hope this helps!
Intermediate
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From: Midwest
Yup! The front mount is the same way.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Upstate, SC
Do you have to put a jack under the bike and lift up on the engine a little to relieve the stress on the motor mounts since you have to pull the mount bolts out?
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Midwest
I did mine using an ATV jack. So mine was lifted by the frame. I suppose you could use a jack to help with the alignment of the motor mount bolts but, if you only remove one bolt at a time, you might not need to use a jack.
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Joined: Dec 2007
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I used a bike jack and a floor jack to support the engine as well. The reason I needed to do this was for the rear motor mount bolts that are parallel with the rear tire:
I seperated the pieces of the rear TT unit so that I could get the motor mount bolts (the ones parallel with the tire) tightened down much easier. If the unit is kept all together during the install you can't get tools on the bolts properly. Since both bolts were removed from that part of the mount, the floor jack supported the engine to keep it aligned. Once it was mounted, attaching the heim joint to the two bracket attachments was simple. Does this make sense? There are obviously different methods to do this but worked well for me and others.
I seperated the pieces of the rear TT unit so that I could get the motor mount bolts (the ones parallel with the tire) tightened down much easier. If the unit is kept all together during the install you can't get tools on the bolts properly. Since both bolts were removed from that part of the mount, the floor jack supported the engine to keep it aligned. Once it was mounted, attaching the heim joint to the two bracket attachments was simple. Does this make sense? There are obviously different methods to do this but worked well for me and others.
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Midwest
I believe DB252 is referring to these bolts. The other pic shows the second half of the rear TT mount installed. I didn't remove the lower bolt completely. The bracket has a cutout so you don't have to. I'm sure if I did, something would have shifted and a second jack would have been necesarry. Like DB252 said, "just a different method".
PS- I can't imagine installing this without taking the two pieces apart.
PS- I can't imagine installing this without taking the two pieces apart.
Last edited by Gearhead383; Jan 29, 2009 at 10:43 PM.