GPR Stabilizer Install Part 1
From twisties to the strip, the GPR stabilizer for H-D models is a top-notch product that really works.
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GPR stabilizers have been in the motorcycle industry for years. Anyone with a dirt bike, quad, ATV, or sportbike knows the GPR stabilization components are second to none. A few years back, GPR decided to see if it could appeal to the H-D market by trying to help relieve the frustrations of high-speed wobbles on XL and Dyna models. The crew at GPR had to make a kit that could allow the GPRV4 to mount easily yet remain as close to OEM specs as possible. The end result was a kit that consists of a triple tree, damper, and frame clamp that is easy to install, made of top-quality materials, and works like no other steering stabilizer system.
We begin the install by securing the bike on the lift. Doing this installation without a jack is a bad idea.
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Take off the fairing (if applicable) or windshield.
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Next, we remove the SDC Pistol Pocket.
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To shed the headlight we must pop out the center cap to reach the adjuster nut that is concealed underneath.
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This bike is wired a little bit differently than most others, but the end result is the same. Find the headlight connector, which has three wires: yellow, white, and black.
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Disconnect the headlight connector so the headlight can be removed from the chassis.
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Take off the triple tree top bolt cover.
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Since we are installing a new top tree, we will replace the handlebar bushings with these polyurethane ones from H-D.
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The bike is now ready to undergo the process of taking off the top triple tree. Make sure you have your gas tank covered so nothing gets scratched or dented.
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Begin by loosening the handlebar riser bolts.
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Once removed, you can lay the bars on the tank. This will provide you ample room to change the top tree without disconnecting the bars from the bike.
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Loosen the top triple tree bolt using the appropriate socket.
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