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Front end??

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Xjrider92117, Jul 3, 2015.

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    Xjrider92117 Active Member

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    Hello all! Well I've messed up my front end. My forks and triple tree are bent and twisted. I've got everything apart.

    I've got a spare set of shocks which I hope I can just swap the upper tubes out and slide back in with some new progressive springs without having any leaks. I just did the seals about a year ago or so.

    I also order a used triple tree off eBay. It says it's straight but I'll c when they get here.

    My biggest fear is that I bent the fame or steering tube. It looks straight but idk. Is there a way to be sure that everything is safe. I got the shocks and triple tree for a good price so I'm not worried about those items but I don't want to spend any more $$$ until I'm sure everything is straight.

    So how would one be sure nothing else is twisted????

    Thanks
    Jim.
     
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    rocs82650 Well-Known Member

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    How did you bend the front end?

    Gary H.
     
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    Toomanybikes Well-Known Member

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    Maxim seca ??? Pre assemble the front end off the bike no wheel needed everything should slide together very easy if it's straight. Grab a piece of glass 6x12 inch as thick as you can and it will tell you if forks are perfect.
     
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    screw the forks, how are you?
     
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    Xjrider92117 Active Member

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    Thanks toomanybikes I will do that. Rocs I rear ended someone. Someone trying to make a illegal turn cause the lane I was in to come to suddenly stop. Cars all around couldn't change lanes. O well. Razz. I wasn't hurt.

    Thanks for the replies.
     
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    Good to hear you're ok.

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    Yes glad your ok! Future generations ok?
    As far as straight , we used a gizmo that was a 6 foot rod with 2 conical sleeves that went thought neck of frame and then we could check alignment of frame
    With a laser.
     
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