Lower tripple tree rubbing on frame???

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Apr 27, 2020 | 11:47 PM

Chris Lucero

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Lower tripple tree rubbing on frame???

Hey guys new member here! I have a 2008 flhp. I replaced the neck bearings to find out when back together and hand threaded the lower tripple tree is rubbing the bottom of the frame in one spot! Any ideas?

Apr 28, 2020 | 05:34 AM

18deluxerider

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sounds like you have assembled it incorrectly. try going to ronnies on line micro fich

Apr 28, 2020 | 05:58 AM

RANGER73

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^^^Ya, This^^^

Apr 28, 2020 | 11:19 AM

Chris Lucero

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Being a parts guy that’s exactly what I did and it’s all right. Dust cover, lower bearing and upper bearing metal cover and adjustable nut. But still rubs I even went as far as buying a new lower clamp and stem and still rubs.

Apr 28, 2020 | 04:04 PM

Chris Lucero

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Anyone???

Apr 28, 2020 | 04:45 PM

joe40x

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, Is the lower bearing race still in the cup? (Wild *** guess and highly unlikely it fell out)

Apr 28, 2020 | 06:05 PM

Dan89FLSTC

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Originally Posted by joe40x

, Is the lower bearing race still in the cup? (Wild *** guess and highly unlikely it fell out)

Kinda sounding like the lower outer race may still be on the workbench...

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Apr 29, 2020 | 05:18 PM

Dan89FLSTC

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I`m thinking he figured out what he did, and isn`t coming back....

Apr 29, 2020 | 10:36 PM

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Chris Lucero

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I`m thinking he figured out what he did, and isn`t coming back....

yeah I spent $25.00 to ask one question and never come back. You guys must have missed where I said “being a parts guy I checked the Fiche first thing”

and yes I figured it out. All ***** actually sent the wrong bearing and race kit. Setting them next to the stock ones I pulled out they looked exactly alike. But the stock ones were a fraction of a inch taller that’s why when I put the new races in and bearings they were small enough to suck the lower tripple clamp up into the neck causing it to rub.

you guys honestly should maybe ask a few questions rather than assume everyone is a back yard mechanic.....reply’s like these make people not even want to join, support or post.

now you can go back to eating your frozen TV dinner while you watch live PD. Thanks 😉