Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Pro One Trees.......Calling All Users

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 30, 2012 | 05:40 PM
  #11  
story808's Avatar
story808
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 6,790
Likes: 10
From: Hawaii
Default

I'm thinking the races are a lot more worn then you think... Maybe the trees are tighten up on the races and not the bearing... know what I mean??? And binding... Look in to the puller/installer it good to have I think I'll buy one for myself after Ash loaned his to me.

You know the race could be setting at an angle also... Ah hell change out the races before they ruin those bearing and I'm betting you'll be good.
 
Reply
Old May 31, 2012 | 12:32 AM
  #12  
CSS_FXD's Avatar
CSS_FXD
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
10 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,824
Likes: 6
From: MN
Default

Thanks story I just ordered a new lower race from pro one and like ya say I already have a new upper race from when I bought the new bearings. Let the fun begin....again
 
Reply
Old May 31, 2012 | 12:37 AM
  #13  
CSS_FXD's Avatar
CSS_FXD
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
10 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,824
Likes: 6
From: MN
Default

Did you guys put red lock tite around your new race before you put it back in the neck?
 
Reply
Old May 31, 2012 | 03:26 AM
  #14  
jreichart's Avatar
jreichart
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,918
Likes: 5
From: Heber Springs, AR
Default

I did, just cause the directions said too. Even though they are pressed in, I guess there is still a chance of them rotating slightly after many many small impacts from the trees. Good luck, hopefully this solves the issue and you can get out riding!
 
Reply
Old May 31, 2012 | 07:38 AM
  #15  
CSS_FXD's Avatar
CSS_FXD
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
10 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,824
Likes: 6
From: MN
Default

Thank you John!! I hope so too I have a 4 day weekend and it will be nice here so would love to get out for a ride! I will keep you guys up to date. The new race will be here tomorrow afternoon.
 
Reply
Old May 31, 2012 | 05:34 PM
  #16  
story808's Avatar
story808
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 6,790
Likes: 10
From: Hawaii
Default

yes like John already stated... red loctite.... Keep us posted.
 
Reply
Old Jun 1, 2012 | 07:34 PM
  #17  
CSS_FXD's Avatar
CSS_FXD
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
10 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,824
Likes: 6
From: MN
Default

Guys tore it all apart last night and took some pics. Let me know if you see something I don't. Yes the lower race is not dead center but John you know all about that. Anyway took some pics when it was apart. I could not get out the old races so I said f it and put it back together and will have to take it to a Indy on Monday or just list it forsale and take a break from bikes for a bit lol.



 
Reply
Old Jun 1, 2012 | 08:14 PM
  #18  
Joe What's Avatar
Joe What
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,359
Likes: 2
Default

Have you tried to see how it functions with just the trees no forks on. See if the trees are rotating on the bearings or are the sitting on the neck.. This will give u a better look and feel for possible problems.
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

10 Most Awkward-Looking Motorcycles Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-8

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jun 1, 2012 | 09:18 PM
  #19  
CSS_FXD's Avatar
CSS_FXD
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
10 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,824
Likes: 6
From: MN
Default

Hey Joe I actually did try that last night too. The lower tree and upper did rotate separate but I'm guessing that's cause the torque was so dam lose.

Story I tried to put the torque at 45 and I could not even turn the bars at all man.
 
Reply
Old Jun 1, 2012 | 10:00 PM
  #20  
ghostrider69's Avatar
ghostrider69
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,729
Likes: 7
From: Republic of Texas
Default

Is there a shim between the upper bearing and the upper tree and the lower bearing and the lower tree? Have you tried to just set the bearings in the races to see how low they ride in the races?
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:03 PM.

story-0
10 Most Awkward-Looking Motorcycles Ever Built

Slideshow: Not every motorcycle can be a design icon, and these machines prove that bold styling doesn't always age gracefully.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-12 11:58:41


VIEW MORE
story-1
Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

Slideshow: Jason Momoa's latest restoration project blends 1920s Harley-Davidsons with modern electric technology, creating some of the most unusual hybrid motorcycles ever built.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 17:18:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

Slideshow: Killer Custom's latest build relies on styling changes rather than performance upgrades, giving the cruiser an entirely different personality.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 18:28:05


VIEW MORE
story-3
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-5
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-6
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-8
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-9
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE