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Old May 3, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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I have an FLSTCI 2005 and want to upgrade the triple tree. I have managed to snap both of the fork leg clamping bolts presumably through load shock and had one of the fork legs unscrew[]. The roads in my area are a bit rough on the bike obviously. I want to put a heavier duty tree on without having to modify the front end or change the forks. Has anyone fitted an upgrade and if so what did you fit?
 
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Old May 3, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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Wow you actually snapped the two bolts going to you lower triple tree clamp?? You must really have some rough roads!!! As far as the modification I am not aware of an FL triple tree upgrades, but I am sure they are out there , Good Luck
 
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Old May 3, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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I have HHI raked trees on my Fatboy. They are billet and very well made.
 
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Old May 3, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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Why not save your self some money, pull the tripple tree off the bike and get a machine shop to redrill and tap the holes for a larger size fine thread machine bolt and get a grade 8 bolt for it. Should be nearly bullet proof that way.
 
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