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It took a couple of years since I bought the kit but now it's finally underway. Spent a couple of late night hours in the garage taking the fort off the bike.
A couple of questions; when it's time to press out the stem - it goes upwards, right? Towards the triple tree? Any tips on how to set it up in the press? Use a jig?
Now that the fork will become an inline springer - is it possible to fit original type springer handlebars like those on original pre-49 springers?
Is this going on a springer classic? I've had the kit sitting in garage for couple years also. Unsure if I want to use it. Can't wait to see more pics.
Yup, it's an 05 Classic. I gave the stem a couple of whacks with a sledgehammer and it didn't do anything except to ruin the threads so now it's a no return operation. A friend who works at a local power plant is going to help me as they have a state of the art workshop.
Here'a pic of the current status. According to international law, the only tires allowed on a bobber is the Avon MKII and Firestones. The Springer is getting Avons and its buddy Tonto rolls on Firestones...
Yup, it's an 05 Classic. I gave the stem a couple of whacks with a sledgehammer and it didn't do anything except to ruin the threads so now it's a no return operation. A friend who works at a local power plant is going to help me as they have a state of the art workshop.
When you go to assemble put the new stem in the freezer.. For a few hours, it will help.
For furure reference. There's an angeled area on the bottom side of the fork so that you can put a socket or a pipe to make the stem line up in the press. If you do it wrong it'll bend or snap.
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