Knocking forks - Page 2 - SV650.org

17-01-10, 07:16 PM

when pushing against a wall the knocking was still there, the forks look straight, i might have to ask the stealership whats wrong.

Dave20046 · 17-01-10, 07:30 PM

If you whip the fork legs out you should be able to tell by eye if they're going to make a difference to handling I suppose. Imagine that's all they'd do at the stealers, only a few bolts. Have you undone the yokes just to make sure they've not twisted a bit?

Typing this though I'm not sure if bent forks cause a knock...

17-01-10, 07:33 PM

well i havent got anyway to hold the bike while i take the forks apart. and its not safe to hold the bike up from the engine using a trolley jack.

Dave20046 · 17-01-10, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunshine

. and its not safe to hold the bike up from the engine using a trolley jack.

really?

yorkie_chris · 17-01-10, 07:34 PM

I've done it numerous times including when pulling the forks out to adjust oil weights etc.

Dave20046 · 17-01-10, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

I've done it numerous times including when pulling the forks out to adjust oil weights etc.

It's the only means I have to hold bikes up, the bent banana spent many weeks propped up with beer crates/trolley jacks.

17-01-10, 08:43 PM

YC how about you come and have a look tomorrow morning, i bet you can fix it in ten minutes Yorkshire isnt that far really.

Dave20046 · 17-01-10, 09:00 PM

And on ya way back you can sort out my bikes lectrics, I'll put the kettle on.

dizzyblonde · 17-01-10, 09:02 PM

If its a bent fork, and only slightly you won't notice whilst they are stuck to the bike.
Many know the Dizzyblonde vs Deer incident on here. I rode that bike for another 2.5k with no issue. It wasn't until YC did a routine fork oil change and they were put back in did a handling issue come to light. Hitting Bambi at 60mph and riding into the sunset did more damage than at first thought.
Took em out and there was a hairline crease in the left one. It was only because the stancions had been put back rotated from their original point that something felt wierd.

Its highly unlikely that theres owt wrong....maybe the oil needs changing in them or you need to eat a few less pies! It really could be anything.

17-01-10, 09:34 PM

Knock can be springs inside fork (normal), rotors or brake pads (normal).

17-01-10, 07:16 PM	#11
sunshine Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Knocking forks when pushing against a wall the knocking was still there, the forks look straight, i might have to ask the stealership whats wrong.

17-01-10, 07:30 PM	#12
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Knocking forks If you whip the fork legs out you should be able to tell by eye if they're going to make a difference to handling I suppose. Imagine that's all they'd do at the stealers, only a few bolts. Have you undone the yokes just to make sure they've not twisted a bit? Typing this though I'm not sure if bent forks cause a knock... __________________

17-01-10, 07:33 PM	#13
sunshine Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Knocking forks well i havent got anyway to hold the bike while i take the forks apart. and its not safe to hold the bike up from the engine using a trolley jack.

17-01-10, 07:34 PM	#15
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Knocking forks I've done it numerous times including when pulling the forks out to adjust oil weights etc. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

17-01-10, 08:43 PM	#17
sunshine Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Knocking forks YC how about you come and have a look tomorrow morning, i bet you can fix it in ten minutes Yorkshire isnt that far really.

17-01-10, 09:00 PM	#18
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Knocking forks And on ya way back you can sort out my bikes lectrics, I'll put the kettle on. __________________

17-01-10, 09:02 PM	#19
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Knocking forks If its a bent fork, and only slightly you won't notice whilst they are stuck to the bike. Many know the Dizzyblonde vs Deer incident on here. I rode that bike for another 2.5k with no issue. It wasn't until YC did a routine fork oil change and they were put back in did a handling issue come to light. Hitting Bambi at 60mph and riding into the sunset did more damage than at first thought. Took em out and there was a hairline crease in the left one. It was only because the stancions had been put back rotated from their original point that something felt wierd. Its highly unlikely that theres owt wrong....maybe the oil needs changing in them or you need to eat a few less pies! It really could be anything. __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

17-01-10, 09:34 PM	#20
zadar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Knocking forks Knock can be springs inside fork (normal), rotors or brake pads (normal).

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