Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

Right, with the delivery of parts purchased thanks to Huskey, I'm wanting to know if I can replace the top bolt on the forks received.

The picture on the left is my old top bolt, and the picture on the right is the current top bolt in the replacement forks.

Can I just replace these bolts without fuss...?

Thanks.

Re: Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

Yeah but there's a solid washer you need to swap as well (so the adjuster has something to press!)

Re: Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

yc...just looked at the Haynes Manual section 6-11 and I see what you mean.

So as long as I place the following items:-
20 - Top bolt
21 - O-ring
22 - Solid Plate
... all should be well then?

Re: Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

Yup it will be obvious when you look at it what is changed.

Re: Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

Quick Question: Need to get the trolley jack under the ender mount, but seeing as my bike is resting on the front ehaust pipe without Geoff Capes available to lift the front end up in order to slide the trolley jack in - any other weedy ways to get it up in order to get the jack in.

Re: Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

replace the existing washer with a solid one, i believe i read on here somewhere you need to cut the original spacer down too.

Re: Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

Any idea how I can get the front end up on my own, in order to get the trolley jack in to keep it jacked up?

Re: Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

when i did this i made my own little stand out of wood.

http://www.connectkent.com/photos/ni...2/640x360.aspx

2 get mine up on the stand i had me and a mate to lift it and some one to push the stand under the bike

Re: Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

could you not jack it up in stages from a different point get 4x4 wooden length from neck to jack jack it up an inch put some wood under then reajust and repeat

Re: Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

A step ladder and a ratchet strap

Re: Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

Right managed to attempt to get the bike up on the trolley jack, but wasn't safe without a paddock stand on the rear....so I slid the forks in while the bike was on it's side resting on the crash bungs.

Although when I had both sets of forks in they looked out of line, while the bike was on it's side lying down.

Could this be that the top and/or bottom yoke have taken some damage as well?

Does the bike need to be upright to get a true idea if the forks are aligned straight?

Re: Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

mabey im not to sure but it is easyer if you have the bike upright so you can look down on it with a level next to your forks york ect to see if it is all in line you can also measure the gaps between them to make sure everthing is staright

Re: Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

Brave man.. :winner:

Re: Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

Sorry, not too sure what that means?

Re: Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

I think he meant brave.

I would not be at all surprised if your yokes were bent.

Re: Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

Yeah that's the one sorry I get really confused when I'm tired.

Re: Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

Hi all...just spend the last 4 hours fighting to get the forks on the bike, and as yc mentioned the yokes aer most probably bent...judging by the images attached.

So will most probable take the yokes to motorliners in Kent to test out, and straighten.

The pictures were taken with the forks lined up as if you are on the bike...and as you can see the front wheel is slightly veering to the right.

Re: Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

not good :(

Re: Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

After Viney carrying out the following last night:-

"Bounce the front end without using the brakes, this will mean holding the front wheel against a wall or similar restraint. If necessary hold the front wheel twixt knees and tweak the 'bars. Tighten everything from the bottom upwards, so spindle first, then spindle clamps, then bottom yoke, then steering stem top nut/bolt."

It was decided that the alignment was still out, so off to Maidstone Motorliners this morning with top/bottom yokes and forks in hand to be told that both the bottom and top yoke were bent.

30 minutes later, everthing was straightened and the forks slide up through the yokes now without any effort. :notworthy:

So, just waiting for the ordered speed rotor, and all should be well.

Stay tuned, for the next update.

£40 well spend.

Re: Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

Cool. One night next week then?

Re: Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

ooh er misses...that's an offer I can't refuse.

That would be sound mate.

All the best with getting Verna' bike back to normal.

Re: Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

sorry only just clocked this thread

I have bottom yokes from a naked if they're any good to you, and the bearing set too.

Re: Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

Hi Dave...all straightened now, so originals back in order. Thanks for your offer anyway.

Re: Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

Compared to yours, that easy! Levers, footpeg job done and and gaffer the indicator up for the time being.

You will need to get a litre of fresh brake fluid, some white grease and some multipurpose grease. for when it all goes back togehter.

Re: Rebuilding Front End - 2002 Curvy
 

Cheers Viney, Will shoot up to Premier and get the bits now. Also do I need to get an exhaust pipe gasket and connector with bolt? or can I just use a zinc plated hose clip sold in all hardware stores.