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Post by scooter on Jan 3, 2019 14:27:03 GMT 1
Had a test ride today but the bike didn't feel right below is a pic of the top yoke which is biased to the left but the wheel is facing forward if I release the yoke bolts on the nearside fork I can turn it by hand but the offside fork requires a wrench to turn would I be Wright in thinking the offside fork is bent  |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jan 3, 2019 14:32:15 GMT 1
It could be either left, right or even the lower yoke that is bent
You will need to remove the fork legs to check
Lie them on a work bench and look at the distance the end of the stanchion is off the bench.
Then rotate the stanchions in the fork lower and see if the gap changes
Steve
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Post by scooter on Jan 3, 2019 15:35:33 GMT 1
will try that typical really just as its just about done,but are they ever really finished
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Post by richb on Jan 3, 2019 16:10:53 GMT 1
Have you tried undoing the top clamp and lower clamp bolts then get a mate to hold front wheel tight between his legs and then using the handlebars turn the bars until all square but make sure the front wheel is pointing straight ahead and inline with the rear then tighten up all the clamp bolts. You will surprised how easy everything will come back in line. Unless something is seriously wrong of course.
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Post by scooter on Jan 3, 2019 16:19:33 GMT 1
no not tried that but was on my own today hopefully have a friend available at the weekend to strip front end down but will try that first
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Post by doohanno1 on Jan 3, 2019 16:35:51 GMT 1
Have you tried undoing the top clamp and lower clamp bolts then get a mate to hold front wheel tight between his legs and then using the handlebars turn the bars until all square but make sure the front wheel is pointing straight ahead and inline with the rear then tighten up all the clamp bolts. You will surprised how easy everything will come back in line. Unless something is seriously wrong of course. This can easily be a diy job.. |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jan 3, 2019 17:12:12 GMT 1
Try that and see but usually if everything is straight it's not far out
Had a few dirt bikes I've had to do that to but just a bodge for something wrong
Steve
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Post by oldelsieboy on Jan 3, 2019 17:41:14 GMT 1
OEB
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Post by mellow on Jan 3, 2019 19:21:27 GMT 1
good ol' delboy   |
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Post by Yogi on Jan 3, 2019 19:24:06 GMT 1
Phew,,,I thought this was a Gary Glitter thread
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