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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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Default Triple tree install - need some help

I'm in the middle of installing some Fat Bob triple trees and I've hit a problem. I seem to have a gap between the steering head and the top tree. The bearings seem to be seated all the way but the top tree is hitting the bearing adjuster nut which is preventing it from seating against the steering head and leaves a small gap. What am I doing wrong here?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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Actually, after looking at some pics of my bike, it looks like there has always been a small gap between the top tree and steering head. Is it supposed to be like that?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 02:36 PM
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Mine has a small gap at the top and the bottom. If you didn't the trees would bind on the steering head.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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I got a gap too
 
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