setdetnet 77 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 So how far to the upper triple clamp does each fork go. I've seen videos recommending getting the base of the top nut just cleared , but that's subjective isn't it and what if the two are not 100% at the same height. I'd of thought there would be notches or something with tactile feedback so that you can tell it's in the right location. Anyone insightful shed any light on this please? Link to post
Andy m 23,593 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Straight edge over the stanction face (blanking plug removed) onto the top edge of the triple clamp, no daylight visible under it, equates to a flatness of about a hundredth of an inch which is quite sufficient. They don't normally provide any markings. Better designs overlap the blanking plug onto the clamp face. You set the stanction low and the plug draws it up the last eighth or so. If dropping the forks through to lower the bike, put a socket on the triple clamp face and lay the straight edge on that. The number doesn't matter only that both sides are the same. Andy 1 Link to post
setdetnet 77 Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Andy m said: Straight edge over the stanction face (blanking plug removed) onto the top edge of the triple clamp, no daylight visible under it, equates to a flatness of about a hundredth of an inch which is quite sufficient. They don't normally provide any markings. Better designs overlap the blanking plug onto the clamp face. You set the stanction low and the plug draws it up the last eighth or so. If dropping the forks through to lower the bike, put a socket on the triple clamp face and lay the straight edge on that. The number doesn't matter only that both sides are the same. Andy Thanks mate I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about... Top over Stantion face Blanking plug Top edge Wow, I was just planning a fork oil change and taking them off is easy but was just checking the install., All before I conduct the change. Clearly I'm an idiot and shouldnt be attempting this operation Edited November 11, 2022 by setdetnet Link to post
jeremyr62 2,574 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 If you do try it there's a neat tip on this page about getting the position of each fork leg at the same height. https://vfrworld.com/tex_vfr/tech/forkheight.htm Link to post
setdetnet 77 Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, jeremyr62 said: If you do try it there's a neat tip on this page about getting the position of each fork leg at the same height. https://vfrworld.com/tex_vfr/tech/forkheight.htm I may progress to the science one day thanks for that. As it is. I just want to simply and very simply push the forks back up and make sure they are installed in the same location they came from...or to be more accurate I suppose, the correct location. Can't be this hard surely ? I don't wish to nag or be a pain , and so will Google and YouTube... Just thought this was a good place to ask. Sorry. Edited November 11, 2022 by setdetnet Link to post
setdetnet 77 Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 Found it .. Easy... Set the fork height in the upper clamp, and then tighten the pinch bolts in stages to the proper torque. If you're not convinced that the heights are equal, slip the axle into place. If it doesn't glide smoothly through the forks, one leg is higher than the other, so readjust them until the axle slides through them with little or no effort. So simple. 😁 Link to post
Slowboy 20,536 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 5 minutes ago, setdetnet said: Found it .. Easy... Set the fork height in the upper clamp, and then tighten the pinch bolts in stages to the proper torque. If you're not convinced that the heights are equal, slip the axle into place. If it doesn't glide smoothly through the forks, one leg is higher than the other, so readjust them until the axle slides through them with little or no effort. So simple. 😁 Unless your axles bent….😂😂😂😂😂 3 Link to post
outrunner 4,457 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 If you had looked at the fork position before removal then unless your eyesight is like Mr Magoo you should be able to reposition them correctly. The advice about using the axle is also a great guide. Andy. Link to post
setdetnet 77 Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 4 minutes ago, outrunner said: If you had looked at the fork position before removal then unless your eyesight is like Mr Magoo you should be able to reposition them correctly. The advice about using the axle is also a great guide. Andy. Ah ha Common sense again Unlike me, no, I didn't look. Next time I'll mark them. For now, a smooth axle insert and run should do.... God that's something to tell the missus after a Saturday night out 😛😅 1 Link to post
rjp996 1,091 Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 i put the forks back in loosely and put the axel in between the legs loosely to get them in line. Then if you look at the top of the fork tube you can see where the top fork bolt cover screws in - i line the top of the fork tub (excluding the height of the fork cap) lined uo with the top face or the triple clamp and 3/4 tighten the top pinchbolts, then i tighten the bottom pinch bolts and them fully tighten the top pinch bolts. The top pinch bolts can be hard to get at with a hex socket, but machine mart sell a set of ultra low profile hex sockets cheaply and I use those Link to post
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