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[612cc]

I,m having a hard time with this , it may be obvious why, but i have just put the front forks back in and tightened them , should i have them slackened until the wheel is on , help please ?????????
cheers
kevin

[Norm]

Kevin,
Forks tightened shouldn't cause problems but slacken the pinch bolts and try. Need a bit more info as to why the wheel wont fit.

[612cc]

Hello Norm,
Well when i ,m tightening the wheel ( disk brake Model ) i always seem to get a gap between the speedo and fork non matter what,, when the wheel nut is tightened up the wheel tightens so its hard to spin but there is a gap of about 1/2 inch at the speedo end and adjacent fork i have the spacers in , imn at a loss here ?
cheers kevin

[p]

On my Classic (drum brake) the wheel goes tight if I haven't got the speedo drive "dog" engaged correctly when I put hub together...... I've also noticed that the fork seals tend to weep unless I allow fork legs to find their natural spread position by bouncing suspension before tightening cap nuts, they are not necessarily tight against hub each side.

[Norm]

Hi Kevin,
More info required. Disc brake, is this a new fitting? Are you using Classic or Electra lower legs? if Classic where did you get the front axle,(spindle)

[Alan R]

Hello 612cc----- whereabouts are you in the country ? Perhaps one of us could take a look at your problem with you ? I've just re-fitted my forks and had similar problems.

[Norm]

Problem here is if you use the standard spindle the bearings are 12mm out of position