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Aug 10, 2022 | 11:40 AM

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From: Upstate NY

I just looked at mine, one of my studs seems to be driven into the upper fork as well. Now do I fuss with it or leave it be.........

Aug 10, 2022 | 11:43 AM

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MotoJockey

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Are you missing the "Skirt Outer Fairing" #20 that would space the bolt out more?

Aug 10, 2022 | 11:51 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by barneyboy

I thought those captive washers prevented the stud from going in too deep. Were all four washers in place?

Yes, there are all in place.

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Originally Posted by MotoJockey

Are you missing the "Skirt Outer Fairing" #20 that would space the bolt out more?

It's in place, but obviously not in the pic I posted.

All 4 of these studs go through plastic trim before they thread into the triple trees. I'm guessing the lower 2 squished the trim piece enough to get into the upper fork pipe.

I trimmed off an eighth or so and checked it with an inspection mirror with all parts in place. All good now.

As a side note, while getting the seal repaired in Montana last year the tech showed me the runout on the upper pipe and it was out of spec. When I bought rebuild kits last week I bought 2 new ones, so I should be in good shape for a while.