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Re: Forks aren't so smooth after rebuild
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05-06-17, 04:56 PM | #12 |
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Re: Forks aren't so smooth after rebuild
The clonk may well be the headlamp unit hitting the front mudguard. Maybe try securing that and see if the clonk goes away.
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Re: Forks aren't so smooth after rebuild
I tried turning the screw but couldn't seem to get them to point any higher.
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05-06-17, 05:08 PM | #14 |
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Re: Forks aren't so smooth after rebuild
whoops. that aint clever, now your going to have to wear chaps and tassels.
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Re: Forks aren't so smooth after rebuild
With appropriate CE approved armour, of course.
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05-06-17, 05:23 PM | #16 |
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Re: Forks aren't so smooth after rebuild
no no, we now have brexit so no more CE approval stuff. ask LPH for some cricket gear, that should suffice.
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05-06-17, 09:52 PM | #17 |
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Re: Forks aren't so smooth after rebuild
What the hell did you do? Bouncing it too hard?
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05-06-17, 10:45 PM | #18 |
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Re: Forks aren't so smooth after rebuild
Yup. Into a Ford Transit minibus.
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06-06-17, 06:27 AM | #19 |
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Re: Forks aren't so smooth after rebuild
It must have been the reg/rec. Replace it with a Honda unit and it'll be fine*
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Re: Forks aren't so smooth after rebuild
Bent forks or just cosmetic and a dented pride!
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