How Difficult to change Triple Trees?
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How Difficult to change Triple Trees?
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.
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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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