I installed Progressive Mono Tubes, All Ballz steering bearings, and new inner & outer bushings. Torqued steering stem nut to 20 ft. lbs. Still have original 2006 triple tree. Front end seems a little squirrely. Should I change to an aluminum triple tree, add a fork brace or torque stem nut higher? Need advice from members that know suspensions. Thank you.
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Originally posted by Beep Beep View PostI installed Progressive Mono Tubes, All Ballz steering bearings, and new inner & outer bushings. Torqued steering stem nut to 20 ft. lbs. Still have original 2006 triple tree. Front end seems a little squirrely. Should I change to an aluminum triple tree, add a fork brace or torque stem nut higher? Need advice from members that know suspensions. Thank you.2007 Crucible Orange Metallic
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Both will tighten up your front end. Including a good multi piece fork brace. My last bike had the Rocky Tree, Monotubes and a fork brace. It was a good tight front end. No complaints at all."""""""Darksider #10 It's been said by many people, that I am still only 16 years old inside my head!! LOL!!
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Did you lower the front by sliding the forks up 10mm?
If not, try that first. That seems to get rid of a large percentage of complains with new front suspension.
BTW, This is my first post here. And it was very difficult to find until someone on the outgoing board sent me a private email about this place.
Thank you to that secret someone...
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Originally posted by nedro View PostDid you lower the front by sliding the forks up 10mm?
If not, try that first. That seems to get rid of a large percentage of complains with new front suspension.
BTW, This is my first post here. And it was very difficult to find until someone on the outgoing board sent me a private email about this place.
Thank you to that secret someone...Location: Vancouver WA Former name: CAWING '04 GL1800
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You just made two changes at the same time that will change and tighten up the front end, give it some time to settle in.
The head bearings I'm sure are tighter than the original ball bearings were, that will make it feel a little stiffer such that centering the front wheel doesn't happen as easily. As the new bearings take a set and you also get accustomed to them, it may begin to feel better.
If the front end it setting higher than the stock front end, the steering may actually be slightly slower requiring a larger movement of the bars to adjust your traveled line. As suggested above lowering the front end (Raising the fork tubes in the triple tree) will bring the steering closer to what it was previously.
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Dang Paul,
They got you so freaked out that you changed your user name?
Man, they are wielding some power over there aren't they?
Thanks for the info about this site.
Hey Rocky, nice to see you posting again!!!:toast:
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Originally posted by nedro View PostDang Paul,
They got you so freaked out that you changed your user name?
Man, they are wielding some power over there aren't they?
Thanks for the info about this site.
Hey Rocky, nice to see you posting again!!!:toast:Location: Vancouver WA Former name: CAWING '04 GL1800
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Well lets see how comfortable it is over here. Howdy Rocky, long time no hear. ,,,,, Hey I didn't get banned for typing your name. Pretty cool.'04 Titanium ABS
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Multi piece fork brace will help a lot. Kuryakyn or Traxxion.
Made a big difference when I added Kury fork brace to mine.
Also have since added Rocky beefed up lower triple clamp which also helped.
Try the fork brace first.
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