front end damage, wheel bearings?

Started by tbyte, August 04, 2016, 06:20:42 PM

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tbyte

I had a low speed crash now front wheel has cant and almost touches fork.  Had to pull caliper so wheel could turn freely.  Forks look ok but I am no expert.  Pulls a bit at low speed.  How do I proceed?  Pull wheel and check axle and replace bearings?

Speeddog

At the minimum, I'd say your front axle is bent.

You may need to remove the front wheel, axle and forks as a unit due to that.
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Also make sure to check that the stop lugs on the steering head haven't been bent/cracked.

2000 Monster Dark 900 ie   Stock except for low Staintunes and a centrestand. 15:39 sprockets make for excellent highway gearing

tbyte

Thanks.  Any advice on axle interchangeability?   

Speeddog

Quote from: tbyte on August 05, 2016, 04:03:28 PM
Thanks.  Any advice on axle interchangeability?   

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