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My first crash and front alignment question...... (Read 308 times)
Bleemus
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Re: My first crash and front alignment question...
Reply #15 -
07/08/08 at 14:19:47
vtail wrote
on 07/08/08 at 13:37:45:
Before you go banging and kicking anything, loosen both tripple clamps (4 bolts total). Then re-tighten. This sometimes straightens the forks since they might have twisted in the clamps. If this does not do it or enough of it, THEN force is necessary
Ok, just to be sure before I start tinkering. The four bolts I loosen are the two on the fork bridge clamps and the two big ones on the triple tree at the very top of the fork tubes right?
Thanks.
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Re: My first crash and front alignment question...
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Only the bottom tripple clamp pinch bolts. Do not take off the top cap bolts, it holds the spring in. Sometimes also loosening the steering stem nuts helps
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07/09/08 at 17:28:16
Thanks Vtail. I already tried the bottom clamp bolts and didn't seem to get it all the way back inline. Will try loosening the stem now.
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07/10/08 at 15:13:32
Bleemus, congratulations for saving your own ass by being aware and cautious!
Around here we have a lawyer that advertises on the radio...he says something like, "..you shouldn't have to go down because of someone elses carelessness. I'm a lawyer, and I've gone down..." Makes me laugh everytime.
Well, that's not really here, nor there, I just get sidetracked easily.
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07/10/08 at 15:56:34
Ha! That is a funny lawyer. Bet his wife is happy!
Cheers!
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Re: My first crash and front alignment question...
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07/10/08 at 23:29:31
I looked at my triple tree today. If your cracked the steering stop, I would look under & see if there are any cracks besides just the steering stop. Might be time for a new part. Just wouldnt do to be in a good sweeper a couple of years from now & that thing let go.
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Re: My first crash and front alignment question...
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07/10/08 at 23:39:12
When I am aware someone is wanting to turn left, & their head & speed & lane position are all clues, I flip high & low beams, trying to make sure they know I am there. I figure its made a few mad, but Im not run over yet, so I dont care. I'd rather be an obnoxious headlight flashing extrovert than an ambulance riding introvert.
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07/11/08 at 00:11:20
justin_o_guy2 wrote
on 07/10/08 at 23:39:12:
When I am aware someone is wanting to turn left, & their head & speed & lane position are all clues, I flip high & low beams, trying to make sure they know I am there. I figure its made a few mad, but Im not run over yet, so I dont care. I'd rather be an obnoxious headlight flashing extrovert than an ambulance riding introvert.
Good Advice!! (and hey when are you going to post a pic?
I'm curious if you look anything like I thought you may....LOL.)
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07/11/08 at 00:25:44
Bleemus wrote
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I was wearing a white helmet, a Hi-Viz yellow jacket and my high beams were on. Didn't seem to matter.
never will.
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Reply #24 -
07/11/08 at 07:52:27
FreeSpirit wrote
on 07/11/08 at 00:11:20:
justin_o_guy2 wrote
on 07/10/08 at 23:39:12:
When I am aware someone is wanting to turn left, & their head & speed & lane position are all clues, I flip high & low beams, trying to make sure they know I am there. I figure its made a few mad, but Im not run over yet, so I dont care. I'd rather be an obnoxious headlight flashing extrovert than an ambulance riding introvert.
Good Advice!! (and hey when are you going to post a pic?
I'm curious if you look anything like I thought you may....LOL.)
I saw the newer bike have flash to pass button...... that might be nice...... I wonder if you have the high beams on if it still flashes???
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Re: My first crash and front alignment question...
Reply #25 -
07/11/08 at 08:56:07
T Mack 1 - FSO wrote
on 07/11/08 at 07:52:27:
FreeSpirit wrote
on 07/11/08 at 00:11:20:
justin_o_guy2 wrote
on 07/10/08 at 23:39:12:
When I am aware someone is wanting to turn left, & their head & speed & lane position are all clues, I flip high & low beams, trying to make sure they know I am there. I figure its made a few mad, but Im not run over yet, so I dont care. I'd rather be an obnoxious headlight flashing extrovert than an ambulance riding introvert.
Good Advice!! (and hey when are you going to post a pic?
I'm curious if you look anything like I thought you may....LOL.)
I saw the newer bike have flash to pass button...... that might be nice...... I wonder if you have the high beams on if it still flashes???
The flash to pass button is a godsend. I use it whenever I feel like someone is having a brain fart.
As far as the bruised ego, mend it quick. You saved your own butt out there with your quick thinking. I say cheers on some 1st rate maneuvering.
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