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Bransharksfan
05-07-2012, 06:19 PM
OK I have been at this for hours and I have tried everything!

I bought the all balls kit. The top bearing set just does not look it it fits!

Here are some pics:
Bottom raceway installed.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/brandonsharksfan/Trike%20Rebuild%20Part%202/DSC00846.jpg

Base of the stem with washer and bearings installed.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/brandonsharksfan/Trike%20Rebuild%20Part%202/DSC00850.jpg

HERE IS WHERE I THINK THE ISSUE IS:
Top raceway and bearing on top of frame.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/brandonsharksfan/Trike%20Rebuild%20Part%202/DSC00847.jpg

Pic with stem inserted.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/brandonsharksfan/Trike%20Rebuild%20Part%202/DSC00848.jpg

I can not get the top thread nut on. If I remove the washer from the bottom of the stem the lower triple tree scrapes on the stop guide on the frame.

I dont know what to do??????
just ben
05-07-2012, 09:45 PM
the race fits but the bearings definitely are not right. the bearing should fit almost all the way into the race
Bransharksfan
05-08-2012, 01:04 AM
the race is supposed to be that high from the frame metal??

I will take more picture tomorrow. Maybe that will help.
Dirtcrasher
05-08-2012, 01:14 AM
They all come with terrible instructions; because they fit many modes.

your gonna have to wedge it out or a try a dremel; Good luck!
Bransharksfan
05-08-2012, 01:41 AM
They all come with terrible instructions; because they fit many modes.

your gonna have to wedge it out or a try a dremel; Good luck!

Instructions??!? Lol. It came with a sticker! All balls racing. I called them 3 times today. I guy was really helpful and very paceint. I told them they should have some kind of instructions!
DasUberKraut
05-08-2012, 02:09 AM
One race and bearing is slightly taller. Chances are you mixed them up. The taller one goes on the bottom.

I had a similar issue with my front end conversion. I also have All Balls. The top one is fully seated but sticks up a bit. I will add a link to my thread with pics when I'm on the computer next.

Edit: Posts 27 to 29 show my issues and what I did to deal with it. Obviously mine wasn't that far out.

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/141871-Two-84-125m-To-200s-Front-End-Conversion-About-To-Begin