Triple tree access

HarmonyJim · Oct 31, 2013

On my Tricolore, what is the easiest method to get to the lower triple tree pinch allen bolts so they can be loosened and then later, re-torqued? I will require space to fit a torque wrench (as opposed to only a tiny allen wrench). Is pulling the upper fairing required? What torque figures did you use for the upper and lower allen bolts? Thanks in advance for the assistance.

bradp51 · Nov 1, 2013

HarmonyJim said:
On my Tricolore, what is the easiest method to get to the lower triple tree pinch allen bolts so they can be loosened and then later, re-torqued? I will require space to fit a torque wrench (as opposed to only a tiny allen wrench). Is pulling the upper fairing required? What torque figures did you use for the upper and lower allen bolts? Thanks in advance for the assistance.

Pretty sure 25nm for upper not sure if lower same

Phl · Nov 1, 2013

here ya go, it's always

position
screw size
torque (Nm)
type of grease/locktite

FRONT FORK

Steering shaft to bottom yoke fastener

M37x1

40

LOCK 5

Screw retaining bottom yoke clamps to forks

M6X1

8*

Grease B (Sequence: 1-2-3 / 2-1-3)

Nut retaining steering stop screw

M6X1

10

LOCK 2

Screw retaining splashguard to bottom yoke

M5x0.8

5

Screw retaining Ohlins fork bottom end clamps to shaft

M8x1.25

19*

Grease B

Screw retaining steering head clamps to forks

M8x1.25

22*

Grease B

Screw retaining steering head clamps to steering shaft

M8x1.25

22*

Grease B

Ring nut retaining steering shaft pack

M35x1

25*

Grease C

Screw retaining eyelet to Ohlins steering damper

M8x1.25

10

LOCK 8

Screw retaining steering damper to frame

M6X1

10

LOCK 1

Screw retaining steering damper to handlebar

M6X1

10

LOCK 1

A4RingedONE8T · Nov 1, 2013

Or good and tight is sufficient

HarmonyJim · Nov 1, 2013

Thanks to all of you for the information. In regards to access, does the upper fairing have to come off?

Phl · Nov 1, 2013

HarmonyJim said:
Thanks to all of you for the information. In regards to access, does the upper fairing have to come off?

as far as i remember - no.

HarmonyJim · Nov 2, 2013

Phil, can you tell me how I get to the lower pinch bolts? They are covered by a plate - does it come off, and how do I accomplish it? Thanks again.

Phl · Nov 6, 2013

HarmonyJim said:
Phil, can you tell me how I get to the lower pinch bolts? They are covered by a plate - does it come off, and how do I accomplish it? Thanks again.

i can't recall it completely, i think the plate and the horn assembly have to come off. also the little flaps between the plate and the radiator (the ones on top of the radiator, which are flexible) they are spring preloaded, you have to pull the pin out (to the outside).

HarmonyJim · Nov 7, 2013

Thanks Phil.

Phl · Nov 7, 2013

HarmonyJim said:
Thanks Phil.

PM'ed

EvoL · Nov 7, 2013

Jim, its easiest to just remove the front fairing if you're going to properly torque them.

Once you've done it once its pretty easy thereafter.

Also, a 5mm drop in the front will have a significant geometry change - especially since you're 10mm higher in the rear already. You may have some high speed headshake issues (125+)

topolino · Nov 7, 2013

bradp51 said:
Pretty sure 25nm for upper not sure if lower same

8Nm for the lower six bolts. I questioned this figure with the dealer as it seems very low, but it is correct.

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