Removing bottom Fork clamp/ triple trees

[nick40UK]

Hi Guys

I got a 1989 1200 sportster which is my first ever Harley Project, I have only ever worked on Ducati before. Can anyone tell me how to get the lower fork clamp off the headstock spine as I need to take it to the polishers. I have the top clamp off no problem and removed the circlip on the bottom but cant for the life of me get the bottom clamp/ triple tree off the spine.

Many thanks


Nick

[Dave63]

I'm assuming you mean, taking the steering stem out of the lower tree? It's pressed in. Your polisher should be able to work around it. Afterwards, considering the bike is a 1989, for less then $30usd, replace the bearings anyway....

I'm not positive that it's a "removable" part for servicing, like some other bikes.