Hello all, it has been awhile since I was on here. I have a 2010 Harley sportster 883, is has a Ural sidecar. The front in is original and stiff, it is hard to turn. My wife has had hand and shoulder surgeries and I need to redo the front end to make sure it is easier for her to steer. I am not sure What type of triple tree to get and if I need extend tubes or how long. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
@miles-ladue Sour Dough Bread will be made tomorrow, you know the way to find it. Thanks for the info.
Would you like them in alloy color?
https://www.frankensteintrikes.com/components_tripletrees_main_with-machine.html
or in black?
A quick search on Google (Sporster trike triple tree) is very interesting...I wish some of my sidecars/bike could have this choice !!!!
@prmurat1 Thanks for that info. Is 4 degrees good?
Hi Dennis: We installed 5° trees from Hawg Halters on our 2002 883R Sportster with very good results.
Lee
MB5+TW200+CRF250L+GTV300+INT650
XL883R w/Texas Ranger Sidecar
Zuma 50F + Burgman w/Texas Sidecar<Mrs. SwampFox
@swampfox Did you have to get longer forks? if so how much longer?
No, we didn't install longer forks --- just re-used the stock fork legs with no ill effect, other than perhaps a little lost ground clearance.
Lee
MB5+TW200+CRF250L+GTV300+INT650
XL883R w/Texas Ranger Sidecar
Zuma 50F + Burgman w/Texas Sidecar<Mrs. SwampFox
Very often raked triple trees come with tube(s) extension(s). HD (big twins mainly) have a tendency to get too low when raked (found out on my Softail), you should try it first and see how the rig feels and react with or without the extension(s).
I went through Frankenstein Trikes and ordered a 4 degree rake triple tree with the 19 inch tire. I received the part now i just have it make time to get it put on.
I went through Frankenstein Trikes and ordered a 4 degree rake triple tree with the 19 inch tire. I received the part now i just have it make time to get it put on.
It's not a difficult job -- sort of a "3-D" puzzle to disassemble and reassemble. Please keep us informed of progress and results.
Lee
MB5+TW200+CRF250L+GTV300+INT650
XL883R w/Texas Ranger Sidecar
Zuma 50F + Burgman w/Texas Sidecar<Mrs. SwampFox
Just got the Sportster out of the shop, the Frankenstein triple tree has been installed. Seems to steer better, but still need to remove the steering dampener and see if i still get a wobble. Unfortunately that won't happen for over a week because of work. But as it sits I am happy with the results.
I have finally had the chance to test drive my wife's bike after getting the triple tree replaced. i have taken off the steering dampener as well. It is now a lot easier to steer, but at about 25 MPH I get a wobble, but it goes away. I have had the bike up to 60 MPH with no problems. The only issue I have is the when I am on a rough road or hit a bump I get the front end wobble. If I put the steering dampener back on it makes the front end stiff again. I am wondering if there is another option. Maybe a steering dampener that is adjust able.
We're the forks rebuilt when the trees were installed?
No they were not. the bike only has about 4000 miles on it.
And so the hunt is on.
Some not obvious culprits.
Tire pressure.
More is better.
Tire wear and shape/type.
A bit like what oil you use.
Steering bearing adjustment/wear etc.
Set up adjustments etc
The list can be long.