Triple tree removal

[k98shooter]

So... I sorted electrical issue with wrecked V85tt, and it is time now to replace damaged suspension parts. I should have written off the bike, had I known the costs of repair, but at this point I am at point of no return. Anyhow, fork legs, subframe, headlight just arrived from an eBay dismantler. As I was installing fork legs, it seems my triple tree is bent. Would you agree it needs to be replaced? With one leg in place, the other one is way off. I have never replaced triple tree. The manual says to use special tool to undo nut on steering stem. Is the any way to remove it without special tool? Thank you! 

[guzzisteve]

Loosen bottom tree pinch and push it up on side that is down. Send both up past top of upper tree.

[acguzzi]

I'd suspect the steering stem is bent, you may be able to remove and have it straightened.

[MattP]

Bend it back with the down tube till it slips in what have you got to loose? Done many times cost zero  . You should feel if the bearing races are dented from inpact.

[guzziart]

Well, at least the frame isn't tweaked!!??

[John A]

The lower triple tree bearing holder will usually deform before the forks bend so check for that.

[Bulldog9]

So... I sorted electrical issue with wrecked V85tt, and it is time now to replace damaged suspension parts. I should have written off the bike, had I known the costs of repair, but at this point I am at point of no return. Anyhow, fork legs, subframe, headlight just arrived from an eBay dismantler. As I was installing fork legs, it seems my triple tree is bent. Would you agree it needs to be replaced? With one leg in place, the other one is way off. I have never replaced triple tree. The manual says to use special tool to undo nut on steering stem. Is the any way to remove it without special tool? Thank you! 

How much is it off? The lower TT can bend when the forks are FUBAR from an accident, but if it is not too far off, taking the bolt out of the lower TT on BOTH sides and tapping a wedge in the slot can open them far enough to get a little bit of play to get the tubes up. once up, remove wedge, and reinstall bolts. Most important is to ensure that the lower bolts are tightened first and the bottom bearing is taking most of the load. This will mean once you have the tubes even and at the desired height and bottom pinch bolt is tight you loosen the top bolts, reinstall the front wheel, settle the bike on the front tire and bounce the bike a bit to ensure the forks and lower TT are settled. Then tighten top TT pinch bolts. 

[guzzisteve]

If you are still interested in removal, the top cap on stem is sort of a bolt that goes into top of stem. If you pry off the badge on top you'll see what size allen it take to back it out. No special tool. Guzzi used to have the cap made w/allen hole for removal & I don't know what it is now.

Hopefully the OP will come back to read what has been said.