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Are there any tips on removing the race on the tree? I have access to a press if that would help, but I wondered if I could do it myself.

Terry

It is just a light interference fit - a few light taps with a broad screwdriver or blunt chisel under the edge will move it. LIGHT Taps, take it easy!!

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A pin punch or brass drift and a ball peen hammer does the trick, like said before a few taps in different areas so you dont cock it is the way to go. I use a Nylon faced hammer to install, a copper or hide one would be good too. I do use a little grease in the frame to make it easier.

The tapered bearings will alter the clearance of your headlamp brackets, some add an O ring to compensate.

Done!

The races in the frame tapped out easily. The stem race was a bit more stubborn, but was not too difficult with a broad chisel and a couple of BF screwdrivers.

New races went into the frame with no problem and the stem bearing was heated to 250F and and went on by hand.

Thanks for all of the tips!

Terry

Since you already have the swing arm bushings installed, you will need to double check the interference fit of both of the sleeves that slide into the bushings. Oftentimes they are too tight to easily slip in, so you will need to ream out the bushings just enough to allow them to go in. Many use a three-finger type brake cylinder hone to do this. I lubed the stones up a bit, then had to repeatedly apply the hone, checking after each "session" to make sure the sleeves just fit in properly. You may get lucky and they fit w/o having to do this?

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They went in easily after they spent some time in the freezer.

Terry

Kawi3 was talking abut the sleeve that fits inside the bushing you just installed. Sometimes it will not fit, and you have to ream or hone the bushing to get it to fit. It has to be tight, but not too tight. Too loose and the bike wiggles.

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Twist the throttle, tilt the horizon, and have a great time. What triples are all about...........

Yep! Those are the ones I was talking about Moo.

Terry

Kawi3 was talking abut the sleeve that fits inside the bushing you just installed. Sometimes it will not fit, and you have to ream or hone the bushing to get it to fit. It has to be tight, but not too tight. Too loose and the bike wiggles.[/quote]

Yep! Those are the ones I was talking about Moo.

Terry[/quote]


UUUUUUMMMMMMM........So, how tight are they now now? They should be a tight push fit at normal temp.

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Twist the throttle, tilt the horizon, and have a great time. What triples are all about...........

Yeah, I'll have to check 'em. I hope they're not too tight.

Terry