Hi to all from Ireland,
Firstly, thanks to all the people who have posted up topics that I have been glad to avail of over the years. A wonderful source of info. I now have a question that I hope someone can advise.
I decided to change fork oil in my ST as it was never done since I acquired it. Removed forks. All went perfectly, and checked the bushes which to my untrained eye did not show any wear. All back together, and when the wheel was fitted and tightened I decided for some reason to pull on it to check for movement in the triple tree. There is movement, but having removed the front wheel to be sure, the play is in the fork - each one. Seals were not even slightly leaking before I stripped to refill and check the bushes. So, is some free play acceptable when the fork is mounted, wheel removed when pulling on the bottom of the fork and holding the chromed tube? Hard to say how much, but possible 3mm at the axle mount point.
I also have a Yamaha Diversion, and it shows no free play when pulling on the wheel, although I am sure various biker differ.
I want to have everything safe of course, but if the bit of movement is normal, then I will leave it alone. Thanks in advance for opinions.
Gerard.
Firstly, thanks to all the people who have posted up topics that I have been glad to avail of over the years. A wonderful source of info. I now have a question that I hope someone can advise.
I decided to change fork oil in my ST as it was never done since I acquired it. Removed forks. All went perfectly, and checked the bushes which to my untrained eye did not show any wear. All back together, and when the wheel was fitted and tightened I decided for some reason to pull on it to check for movement in the triple tree. There is movement, but having removed the front wheel to be sure, the play is in the fork - each one. Seals were not even slightly leaking before I stripped to refill and check the bushes. So, is some free play acceptable when the fork is mounted, wheel removed when pulling on the bottom of the fork and holding the chromed tube? Hard to say how much, but possible 3mm at the axle mount point.
I also have a Yamaha Diversion, and it shows no free play when pulling on the wheel, although I am sure various biker differ.
I want to have everything safe of course, but if the bit of movement is normal, then I will leave it alone. Thanks in advance for opinions.
Gerard.