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Offline crashmaster

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Fork to triple tree connection
« on: February 05, 2026, 10:17:21 AM »
Wondering if I need to put any kind of barrier or grease in between the triple tree clamps and the fork tubes?
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Offline bryanj

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Re: Fork to triple tree connection
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2026, 10:33:39 AM »
Not a good idea as you want a tight grip
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Re: Fork to triple tree connection
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2026, 12:44:56 PM »
Ok - thanks Bryan. Was thinking about the corrosion between them when I took it apart but what you said makes more sense
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Offline Alan F.

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Re: Fork to triple tree connection
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2026, 04:52:47 PM »
After learning the hard way I always clean those areas with a grease removing solvent before torquing to spec.
You really do want those parts to stay where you left them.
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Re: Fork to triple tree connection
« Reply #4 on: Today at 06:51:02 AM »
Do your triples need the D ring spacers at the clamp? Don't forget them if so, easy to break the clamp.
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