Recently had a dealer change neck bearings on triple trees as well as change fork oil and seals. Noticed while cleaning the Wolf that chrome on top triple tree was cracked in four places. Any one else see this before. Dealer stated had to order a special wrench to remove forks but this doesn't make any sense to why the chrome is chipped and cracked now. Have had other issues with this shop in regards to scratches on triple tree and handlebars as well as marring on the fuel tank. Scott
Triple tree chrome cracked
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Fibersnake
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What special wrench? Unless he is talking maybe a strap wrench, but then again would figure if it was a dealer that working on a typical fork and triple tree would not be something new nor not something they would already have the tools for.
Could be they damaged the chrome, but in fairness chrome does chip sometimes and crack, especially in areas more subject to vibrations and minute changes constantly. So that is unknown, but one of the reason that BD only warranty the chrome for a short period of time in the first place and why many platters are shy about doing wheels for example. Chrome is very nice and a hell of alot easier to clean than billet, but the good thing about billet, no worrry about cracking, flaking, chipps, etc. The occasional mark can normally be buffed right out.
Still confused on the special tool they are talking about though. Strange for a dealer not to have tools for a pretty common task to begin with.
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ChoppaNoob
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Fork stem nut tool maybe ?!
Not sure either. Told by dealer having to order tool was one of the many reasons it took two weeks to fix issues. Billed for six hours to replace neck bearings and additional two hours to service forks. Add in two new tires, check wheel bearings, change and replace fluids and filter, and tighten battery terminals totaled $1886.00. Seemed quite expensive to me to say the least not to mention the above damage to triple trees and scratches in tank. Talked to owner of dealership (big dog tech certified as well as dealer I purchased from) about issues. He simply shrugged his shoulders and walked away. No "I'm sorry, or how can I fix anything," nothing but it's not my problem. Last time I will be back there. Little to late now, just have to deal with it. Atleast I have it back and go back to riding. Something positive in the end. Scott