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soeltjen

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I THINK I TWEEKED SOMETHING
« on: March 14, 2006, 05:30:41 PM »
When I am driving down the road my handlebars are to the right a Little. I looked down at the center notch of the triple tree and it doesn't line up with frame. It is off about 3/16" to 1/4". Is something bent? Did I not put the forks together right? Will I end up road kill if I don't fix it?
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Scott

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Re: I THINK I TWEEKED SOMETHING
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2006, 06:31:02 PM »
   I'm guessing from your post that you had the forks off and then reinstalled them. Did you line up the steering when you put the forks back on?  If not, it's a simple matter.  Loosen the bolts on the top triple clamp then, twist the handle bars, while holding the front wheel straight, until center notch on steering stem lines up. Retighten bolts and test ride.

   I also loosen the bottom triple clamp bolts just a "teeny" bit when doing this procedure. Too loose and the forks will shoot up through the clamp and your front end will drop suddenly. If you want to skip loosening the bottom bolts it will still work for minor adjustments.
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cd811

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Re: I THINK I TWEEKED SOMETHING
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2006, 06:40:30 PM »
imo..the whole front-end is "soft"... you can "bump" the front wheel on either side against something solid like a telephone pole or tree with the handlebars while you are sitting on the bike...and it will "twist" easily...loosing the bolts( like mentioned) will make it happen easier ;D

just out of curiousity...are you running a front fender?
« Last Edit: March 14, 2006, 06:42:08 PM by cd811 »

soeltjen

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Re: I THINK I TWEEKED SOMETHING
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2006, 06:53:19 PM »
I PUT IN A TAPERD BEARING SET. THATS WHEN I NOTICED THE TWEEK. YES.. I HAVE THE FRONT FENDER ON.