2nd Gen Triple Tree

[KIC]

I had the use of my friends 2002 RSV for a couple of months while he was deployed. It had a scary wobble when it ran over asphalt snakes. When he returned, I had him ride his following me exactly behind my 2nd Gen then we switched bikes back and forth so he could feel that my bike rode over asphalt issues with no problem, but his felt like it was on ice. I think it has to do with his triple tree bearings.

 

How hard is it to take off the 2nd Gen fairing and get to the bearings on a 2nd Gen ? I have done it on my 1st Gen but it looks different on his.

Edited June 18, 2014 by KIC

[bongobobny]

Slightly less difficult from removing the fairings on a 1st gen...

[RedRider]

It is a huge PITA as you need to remove both the outer and inner portions of the fairing. Not hard, just a PITA.

 

Once you get the complete fairing off, it is straight forward (you do have a FlyinFool steering bearing nut tool, don't you?). While you have all this apart, it is a good time to take the front forks in to have the springs changed out to Progressives.

 

RR

[KIC]

Thanks for the replies. I have tried to talk him into the progressives and will see if I can do that.

 

I do have the bearing nut tool from when I did mine. It was worth it.

 

What makes the fairing removal such a PIA ? Any "special" tools I should make sure we have ready ?

[dingy]

It is a huge PITA as you need to remove both the outer and inner portions of the fairing. Not hard, just a PITA.

 

Once you get the complete fairing off, it is straight forward (you do have a FlyinFool steering bearing nut tool, don't you?). While you have all this apart, it is a good time to take the front forks in to have the springs changed out to Progressives.

 

RR

 

I make & sell tool to adjust steering bearing settings per service manual specifications. Ore you can use hammer and screwdriver method.

 

http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=4701&title=steering-head-wrench-2c-fits-all-ventures26amp-3b-stars&cat=33

 

Gary

[KIC]

I make & sell tool to adjust steering bearing settings per service manual specifications. Ore you can use hammer and screwdriver method.

 

http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=4701&title=steering-head-wrench-2c-fits-all-ventures26amp-3b-stars&cat=33

 

Gary

 

I bought your tool when I did mine. I have used it several times. It was well worth it !!