flyinglow Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Putting new front forkes and fender on my wrecked bird. Everything fits but one bolt hole on the fender on the right fork. It is 3/16 off from were it needs to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 I could see how two could be off on one side but not just one. Which way is it off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyinglow Posted September 8, 2007 Author Share Posted September 8, 2007 I could see how two could be off on one side but not just one. Which way is it off? The hole in the fender is back too far. It wont line up with the shock unless I twist the fender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Sounds like it won't line up unless you UNTWIST the fender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redxxrdr Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Is this your origional fender? I have read about tracking errors of the forks when replaced. The fix was to loosen the tripple clamps and pinch/axel bolt and give the suspension a little bounce. If you have another bird near you, see if you can mount your fender on that bike. Joe is probably right that the fender is twisted, but it is more important that the front end is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyinglow Posted September 8, 2007 Author Share Posted September 8, 2007 Is this your origional fender? I have read about tracking errors of the forks when replaced. The fix was to loosen the tripple clamps and pinch/axel bolt and give the suspension a little bounce. If you have another bird near you, see if you can mount your fender on that bike. Joe is probably right that the fender is twisted, but it is more important that the front end is correct. That is another issue. My center stearing is off by two inces. I wonder if my triple is bent? How can I find out? I just put two new forks a nd a new axle on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodantking Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 sounds like you already found out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyinglow Posted September 8, 2007 Author Share Posted September 8, 2007 sounds like you already found out I will be needing a new triple clamp assembly and also a left front rotor. Got the triple need the left rotor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CxBXR Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 Not to come off wrong here, but did you inspect the frame's neck for cracked or damaged weld's after the accident ? (specifically under the neck where it is hard to see). Though I dont know the detail's of the incident but just a thought. 2" seems like a long way's off to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyinglow Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 Not to come off wrong here, but did you inspect the frame's neck for cracked or damaged weld's after the accident ? (specifically under the neck where it is hard to see). Though I dont know the detail's of the incident but just a thought. 2" seems like a long way's off to me. I pulled of the triple and found it bent. I ordered a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedygeezer Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Also inspect inside the neck to make sure the race (for the lower bearing on the steering stem) hasn't been broken loose from the neck. Rust on welds is usually indication of broken or stressed welds as the paint becomes separated from the metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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