Hawkrider

Before nuhawk buys a new one, is there anyone here that has a GUARANTEED STRAIGHT lower triple clamp that he needs?

Thanks,

SlowHAWK

I have mine.... but still need it for a week or two untill my RC front end is sorted out.... if he can wait... I'd sell mine to him.... Might even powder coat it nice and clean for ya too!!! LMK if the timing would work, no big deal either way... if he finds another, go for it...

J.

nuhawk

That would be really cool of you SlowHAWK. I have not ordered the new one yet. I can wait a week or two just fine. What are you going to do with your stock forks?

SlowHAWK

I plan to sell them eventually.... They have Race Tech valves (compression only) and Race Tech .85 spring in them as well... was planning to sell them after my RC conversion is done.

nuhawk

Ok - don't sell anything until you check with me. .85 is my spring weight - er - one of them. I think that's the Racetek reco for my weight but I think Greg installed .90's or .95's.

I will plan to do my CCT change over the next few days and await your progress. The gas has been sitting now since 02-21 in the tank and if I do the CCT's it will give me the final excuse to remove the tank - I have been avoiding this all winter!

Take your time as I have been officially handed some. The braintrust has legislated no wrenchin', no ridin' and no drinkin'. I think I'm making reasonable progress!

SlowHAWK

No problem.... I hope to get a few hours in this weekend, and take my rim/tires in to get mounted... once that happens, I can probably start letting my old stuff go... and I have ALOT of it... whole front end, stock bars, VFR bars, front/rear rims... plus a bunch of extra stuff I have in my RC conversion... will let everyone know when its available.

J.

BTW.. NuHawk... on the lower triple, I'll need to pull the lower bearing race off if you want me to powder coat it... so you'll need to get another race/bearing/seal.... LMK either way... I'd definitley get a bearing either way as I justifed the RC swap becuase I needed new steering bearings... talk about a weak arguement with the wife... going with a $1000 swap to replace a 15 dollar part!!! Good thing I can argue welll!!!

KC-10ENG

Hey Slowhawk,

Do you have a RC upper triple laying around that you are going to sell?? I need one for my swap. Then it is off to the store to get some TL1000 helibars! OUCH

Dennis

Hawkrider

I think we decided that Doug's going to try to get the new tapered bearings he bought off of the F3 triple. I think with a little heat it should be no problem. You readin' this Doug? Of course then you're looking at a new dust shield.... You might be able to find alternate methods of removing it without damaging it or the dust seal. How about that nifty bearing puller you said you bought? Can that be used for this application? Maybe a long-armed gear puller?

E.Marquez

You can remove the stem bearing with a throat plate and puller or press….. But often you damage the bearing.. Pressing the stem out is an easy solution. The bearing is always savable that way, and it’s how most Techs do the job in any case. Doug,,, if you do not have someplace locally that can do it…. I’m pretty sure we can arrange a time to have you meet at my house and use my press. It will take a bit of coordination, plus Cody would have to move some bikes and parts around so you can get to the press. But if it comes down to it.. The press is there if you need it.

seaton001

Dennis... If Slowhawk doesn't have one, let me know. I got one.

superhawk22

Hey Doug, do you need both triples or just the lower? I have both with about 10 or 12,000 on them with no crashes, let me know what you need. Not trying to step on any toes so if you want to wait on slowhawk no skin off my nose. I'll respond to you later on the pm, I've just been busy.

SlowHAWK

No problem with my toes boys!!! Hahahaha...

Doug... if you want the triple quicker than I can provide it, and these guys can send you one now... take their deal... I can easily sell mine when I pawn off the forks, seems full setups (forks/triples/axle) like that seem to be prefered anyway...

J.

Hawkrider

He just needs the lower triple.

nuhawk

That's right, Mike. If you would rather sell them as a set, I understand. PM with the details. Thanks, SlowHAWK! Like you say "sets" have been the thing this year. Good luck with your build.

I ordered a new set of bearings so no worries about getting the one off the f3 lower. We'll save that setup for the trackbike.

KC-10ENG

Hey Seat,

That is great! I am sure that slowhawk will respond one way or another this weekend. If he does not have one I will definetly take yours!

Thanks Dennis