barry68v10 wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:11:Ok, I couldn't stand it. I went out and tore into it anyhow. Here's what I've concluded:
When I started this project, I didn't remove the Tkat forkbrace for fork removal to keep them in the same relative position. Same goes for bolting them back into the triple tree. When I just went out and loosened the pinch bolt at the bottom of the right fork, I noticed I could force it in and out. With no weight on it, it wanted to sit further out than originally, or in the same spot as after the R&R.
Sounds pretty normal to me.
Quote:Previously, the fork seals would wipe dirt up the forks in an uneven pattern and I never paid much attention to it. Now I notice the slight ring at the top of the seal travel is very symetric and round. I have to conclude that the geometry is better now than before, but I can't really account for the grooves on the axle. I did ride my bike and it felt fine, actually still much better than before the fork oil swap.
Also, I didn't tighten the bottom triple tree clamps until I had completely tightened the fork caps. I tightened everything from the top, down.
I just mentioned it, because the lower clamp bolts are handy if (and only if) you need to retain the forks temporarily during assembly. Gotta loosen them as you did.
Quote:I did verify the trees are in the right position relative to each other, and there is no binding...
After checking everything for the third time, I think the dealership had it messed up, maybe even when they assembled it.
Dealerships are only experts in their own mind
Quote:At any rate, if anybody thinks I've made a mistake please let me know. I'm not a big fan of the "flaming death" thing...
Think that you got it, myself.