Triple Tree Question
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Triple Tree Question
I am rehabbing a wrecked 05 Road King Classic. The bottom yoke on the triple tree was crunched. Top yoke looks OK. I located a used part on Ebay (dealership was $580!) and it is on the way. My question is: after removing the fork tubes and removing the 1 1/2" nut on the top of the triple tree do you just pound the shaft out? I hate to go whacking on something unless I know it is supposed to give way. Also, I am thinking about taking the fork tubes to a machine shop and see if they can straighten them. Have any of you ever done this? I have a Clymer manual on the way but it's not here yet so I have questions. I am definitely in the broken eggs section of making an omelet. Thanks in advance. Bill
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Answered my own question
Once I removed cover over the triple tree I saw an unusual nut threaded on the steering shaft. It was only on finger tight. Removed that nut and the triple tree fell right out. Should that nut/keeper only be finger tight? I assume it's to keep the correct amount of torque on the steering bearings.
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Once I removed cover over the triple tree I saw an unusual nut threaded on the steering shaft. It was only on finger tight. Removed that nut and the triple tree fell right out. Should that nut/keeper only be finger tight? I assume it's to keep the correct amount of torque on the steering bearings.
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the fsm should have the fall away spec. pay particular attention to it as steering issues could arise, especially if it is a wreck. although tapered bearing are nice, i still prefer the ole single ball race setup as once adjusted, stays. i have to set my sport every now and then. the older machines had an option for friction control, not any more, all they have now is a add on dampener.
the fsm should have the fall away spec. pay particular attention to it as steering issues could arise, especially if it is a wreck. although tapered bearing are nice, i still prefer the ole single ball race setup as once adjusted, stays. i have to set my sport every now and then. the older machines had an option for friction control, not any more, all they have now is a add on dampener.
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