Stupid question of the day
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Jakobi
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The real way is to make sure the forks are aligned and don't bind when compressed.
We'll use the view from standing infront of the bike looking back towards it. The brake is on the RHS, the axel inserts on the left. Follow these steps
1. Insert axel from LHS.
2. RHS axel bolt tightened to spec.
3. If axel spins before spec, which it probably will, tighten LHS pinch bolts, and tighten axel to spec.
4. Tighten RHS pinch bolts
Note: RHS is mounted firmly between spacers and axel block. It should be all tucked in nicely.
5. Ensure LHS pinch bolts are loosened, and that the axel block can float on the axel. (you may need to open up the axel block a little).
6. Let the LHS fork leg align itself to its natural position on the axel.
-Can bounce the suspension
-Can spin the wheel and pull the brakes
-Can physically move the axel block by hand
7. Tighten the LHS pinch bolts.
8. Check all bolts are at spec and that forks aren't binding.
9. Ride on!
I've found myself running up from the workshop to jump online and double check it once or twice over the years.
GasGasDreamer
Platinum Level Site Supporter
the axle must be free from burs etc and it must be able to slide easily in the rh fork. this is criticial. if it doesnt, then make it happen.
bike is suspended with front wheel in the air.
tighten axle nut
tighten lh fork bolts
grab rh fork and you will be able to slide it on the axle a little inward and outward.
if the axle and fork are in good shape the fork will always return to the neutral position.
you can push it inward and the pull it outward and the neutral is in between those.
to me the fork will float to its neutral.
i dont do the bounce, brake etc.
