J_Copeland Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I've read 30 different ways to get the forks and front wheel lined up.What's the best way to do it correctly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Put axle and spacers in torque axle nut to specs then torque pinch bolts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Oh and I put a dab of blue locktite on the pinch bolts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Put axle and spacers in torque axle nut to specs then torque pinch boltsProbably where I went wrong.I just hand tightened the axle nut.I didn't even notice this until after my last trackday.I'm guessing this is why my forks have a little sticktion on the way down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 tighten left side (of bike) pich bolts, tighten axel and toque.hold front brake and push down on forks a few timestighten right side pinch bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Measure twice cut once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 pinch bolts are one of the things I try to always break out the torque wrench for. Correct torque is usually not nearly as tight as you'd think. For the axle, and the forks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Good advice guys !Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) you should see the method in the owners manual for a R6. like reading something from a lawyer. they have you torque the nut to a certain spec then tighten the pinch bolt then loosen the nut and tap the fork with a mallet till it's flush then tighten the nut to the final spec or some shit like that. it's crazy. Edited May 22, 2013 by serpentracer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 I'm guessing this is why my forks have a little sticktion on the way down. You have been watching too many videos from r1lovesalotofcockinhisass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 You have been watching too many videos from r1lovesalotofcockinhisass.Blahahahaha !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 You have been watching too many videos from r1lovesalotofcockinhisass.Oh that goofy R1 guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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