Confused General Motorcycle Discuss Confused in the Motorcycles forums; I have a '82 flt that has inverted triple trees which you can't buy any parts for and was wondering why I couldn't put any other ones on it. Thanx ...

I have a '82 flt that has inverted triple trees which you can't buy any parts for and was wondering why I couldn't put any other ones on it. Thanx for any help

[street bob]

Who says you can't put any other trees on there?
I would think that as long as the bearings were the same, and they fit in your current races in your frame, you could put any aftermarket trees on you want!

[evoKENevo]

Yo,562
Can you rephrase your guestion with more details...not quite clear, in "mymind" either !!!

[frisco-rigid]

Hey bud

If memory serves, the triple-trees (fork-clamps/brackets) were inverted (backwards) cuz the frame was a wee longer cuz of the solid frame-mount fairing so they Kinda turned the trees around.. Are you still running the fairing.?

I'm pretty sure street is correct..
Unless diff (normal) trees interfere with the fairing, I bet any set of trees will fit and you should be able to use your forks, lower-legs, etc etc etc.. 41mm (1.625") forks..????

Curious---- what part do you need.? Did you break/bend a top or bottom bracket.? You should be able to find everything else---forks, lower-legs, bearings, seals.. Just my curiosity..

Thanks for the replies. To answer your questions, I am not running the fairing and I'm trying to be able to run the old FL style headlight and trim. Thanks again

[aceharleywrench]

The frame was designed for reversed triple trees for the self-centering front end.If you put standard trees on it I imagine its gonna handle funky not to mention look terrible.Why not stick with the reversed trees & run the FLHR nacelle?It's the exact same look you're after & it will still handle like intended.

[street bob]

Ace..... I'm guessing that you are a certified H-D mechanic!
How long have you been certified and just as important (maybe even more in my opinion), how long have you been wrenching on H-D's?

[aceharleywrench]

Certified since 1988,wrenching since I was 8 (if you count dirt bikes,if not,I turned my first wrench on a Harley at 15)

[street bob]

My hats off to you.
20 years certified and even more turning wrenches.
Do you still "love" it or are you looking for retirement?
What is your favorite motor?

[aceharleywrench]

Even after all these years I still look forward to each and every day I can spend turning wrenches.Motorcycles have always been my passion and I'll probably die with a bike on the lift & a wrench in my hand.But what a way to go!

Favorite engine?The Knuck is the best looking,but the T.C. is my favorite for performance work,while Evo's will always be the engine that turned the corner for H-D and techs everywhere,so it's hard to say,I like em' all.