I do not claim to be a pro. This is just what I did.
It was a pretty straight forward install even though I did not get any install instructions with the kit. I went to HHI's site & pulled up an exploded view of a similar triple tree.
First I took pics & measurements of the front end
Then took tore down the front end. I made sure to tape everything that was connected together so I would remember how it all goes back together
Installed the trees as per the exploded view diagram & directions from HHI.
Just a note to the guys who do not still have the stock springs & spacers in the forks. Trying to get the fork cap off the fork tube is a real pain in the ass without the right vise/tool to hold it from spinning while trying to loosen the fork cap. I tried heating it up which didn't work but sure did melt the PVC spacer I had in there from the Progressive 1" drop spring kit I installed last year. What a douche I am.
I used the OEM lower tree to hold the tube in place while I loosened the fork cap
It worked perfect!
Anyway, I installed new spacers & changed the fork oil & put everything back together & took her for a ride today. Did about 100 miles. 1st thing I noticed was the weight of the wheel when making a slow turn. It's not bad at all, it's just I noticed it just like when I installed my 21". At highway speeds it feels great. When I hit 65mph or faster the front end tracks fine, it feels really light though. I can see how some guys are getting that wobble. I just ordered a steering damper. Do I absolutely need one? No, but it'll make it more stable & feel more confident. Will I keep the trees? Absolutely! I love the way the bike looks.
Here are the after shots.
Tap it!
It was a pretty straight forward install even though I did not get any install instructions with the kit. I went to HHI's site & pulled up an exploded view of a similar triple tree.
First I took pics & measurements of the front end
Then took tore down the front end. I made sure to tape everything that was connected together so I would remember how it all goes back together
Installed the trees as per the exploded view diagram & directions from HHI.
Just a note to the guys who do not still have the stock springs & spacers in the forks. Trying to get the fork cap off the fork tube is a real pain in the ass without the right vise/tool to hold it from spinning while trying to loosen the fork cap. I tried heating it up which didn't work but sure did melt the PVC spacer I had in there from the Progressive 1" drop spring kit I installed last year. What a douche I am.
I used the OEM lower tree to hold the tube in place while I loosened the fork cap
Anyway, I installed new spacers & changed the fork oil & put everything back together & took her for a ride today. Did about 100 miles. 1st thing I noticed was the weight of the wheel when making a slow turn. It's not bad at all, it's just I noticed it just like when I installed my 21". At highway speeds it feels great. When I hit 65mph or faster the front end tracks fine, it feels really light though. I can see how some guys are getting that wobble. I just ordered a steering damper. Do I absolutely need one? No, but it'll make it more stable & feel more confident. Will I keep the trees? Absolutely! I love the way the bike looks.
Here are the after shots.
Tap it!
