I searched on the forum and google and couldn't find what I'm looking for - if this has been beaten to death, I apologize. I lost my service manual in the black hole of a garage...

I'm getting ready to swap out the upper triple tree on my Street Bob to a "traditional" tree. Is it as simple as unscrewing the stem nut and pulling the tree off? I don't have to disassemble the entire steering assembly, do I?

Also, when putting the new tree on, since I didn't mess with the adjusting nut, I don't need to make any fine tuning adjustments, correct?

Finally, anyone know torque specs for the tree's fork tube bolts (on the sides of the tree) and the stem nut?

I know these are kind of silly questions, but certain workings on a bike I want to make double sure I'm good.

Much thanks in advance.

 

Tighten fork stem nut to 70-80 ft-lbs (94.9-108.4 Nm)

Fork tubes should protrude above upper triple clamp 0.450-0.500 in. (11.4-12.7 mm). Measurement must be taken at midpoint of fork tube between top surface of triple clamp to top of fork cap. Tighten pinch bolts to 30-35 ft-lbs (41-48 Nm).

 

Cool, thanks much!