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Fork Cap Bolts
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 7:19 pm
Author: BigZCas
I have set my forks and Cap nuts (see picture attached) as per most pictures on the net,with the stanchions level with the top of the yoke.
But looking at the Haynes manual tonight it says to set the cap flange level with the top of the yoke so that some of the cap fits into the yoke
Is there a correct way
Does it really matter
Opinions appreciated please.
Re: Fork Cap Bolts
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 7:44 pm
Author: z1bman
they should be flush with the top yoke . i would suggest investing in a genuine manual
Re: Fork Cap Bolts
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 8:01 pm
Author: ADRIAN H
z1bman wrote:they should be flush with the top yoke
Correct as always.
Re: Fork Cap Bolts
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 8:01 pm
Author: ADRIAN H
z1bman wrote:they should be flush with the top yoke
Correct as always.
Re: Fork Cap Bolts
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 8:02 pm
Author: ZedHead
Wonder how many have that wrong
Oh and as for investing ...
Invest Here
Re: Fork Cap Bolts
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:15 pm
Author: BigZCas
So what should be flush with the top yoke ?
The stanchion tops or the top not flange as per the PDF and the Haynes manual ?
One thing that cant be correct with the PDF though Dave.
It calls for the torque to be higher on the 3 top yoke bolts than the 2 bottom yoke bolts, that can't be right surely
Re: Fork Cap Bolts
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:23 pm
Author: z1bman
the outer edge of the top nut should be flush with the yoke . the top yoke pinch bolts are in inch pounds & the lower are in foot lbs
Re: Fork Cap Bolts
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:26 pm
Author: BigZCas
Load and clear
Thanks all for your help
Cas
Re: Fork Cap Bolts
Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2017 11:24 pm
Author: Wrigers
ZedHead wrote:Wonder how many have that wrong
Fork Installation.pdf
Oh and as for investing ...
Invest Here
Thats a good download. Im just starting my rebuild of a 76 A4 and was wondering which manual to purchase or the pdf download was informative. With the electrics not being my strong point, im after a detailed explanation of the wiring setup etc.
Re: Fork Cap Bolts
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 6:32 am
Author: Pigford
This is a critical setting.
The bike may NOT handle well if done wrong!!!
You may encounter speed wobbles & nervous handling if incorrectly set.
Corner stability will be compromised.
The brakes may not be so effective either
Re: Fork Cap Bolts
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 7:30 am
Author: BigZCas
Nothing changes then
Re: Fork Cap Bolts
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 7:45 am
Author: BigZCas
Dave,
Just downloaded the manual.
Great stuff thanks