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How tight should one tighten the nuts on the top of the triple tree?
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Nathan
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On the tripple tree, the upper fork clamp bolts are 14.5 ft-lb. Lowers are 12.5 for standard, 14.5 for specials. Page 207 in the service manual.John (XSive_Speed)
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I am talking the nuts that hold the stem in the steering neck.Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Assume you mean the pre-load on the tappered rollers Nate?81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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yes. The nuts that hold the shaft with the bearings on it in.Nathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Nate, the FSM gives a torque of 7.2 to 8.7 ft-lbs, but then goes on to say to 'adjust it if there's any binding or looseness'. A bit weasely...
I use the 'fallaway' method. To do this, get the front wheel off the ground, remove the handlebars (this is to remove any influence from the cables), then center the wheel pointing straight ahead. Gently push on the front of the wheel (either way) until it 'falls away' to full lock. If the preload is right, you should be able to push the wheel between .5" and 1" before this happens. Less, not enough preload; more, too much. You want to see the same both ways. This has always worked very well for me.
One other thing; Scott reported that after setting preload, when torquing the stem nut this increased preload, so you may have to take a few shots at this to get it right...Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
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'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
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Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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Well then I guess at this point it doesnt matter cause I dont have the whole front end together. But now I know! Thanks Steve!Nathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Nate, how did it go with that top bearing? You didn't have to hammer it, did you?Former owner, but I have NO PARTS LEFT!
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No, I knew it wouldnt do any good even if I did try to. I just fiddled with it and it slipped in. It was just hung up on the threads.Originally posted by DAVINCI View PostNathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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