H hobdayd Joined Nov 2011 4 Posts | 0+ Discussion Starter Nov 30, 2011 #1 Just brought a 2006 with a bent LH clip on...is it easy to remove the top yoke to replace or easier to remove front wheel and drop fork leg?
Just brought a 2006 with a bent LH clip on...is it easy to remove the top yoke to replace or easier to remove front wheel and drop fork leg?
L lonner Joined Nov 2011 282 Posts | 0+ uk Nov 30, 2011 #2 id do it via the top bud as less work just the pinch bolts and yolk bolt should be able to just lift the yoke off without removing anything and then remove the clip on
id do it via the top bud as less work just the pinch bolts and yolk bolt should be able to just lift the yoke off without removing anything and then remove the clip on
H hobdayd Joined Nov 2011 4 Posts | 0+ Discussion Starter Nov 30, 2011 #3 lonner...Can I assume removal of the top yoke does not disturb the steering head bearing settings? I can see two locking rings below the top yoke which I assume set and hold the steering head bearing settings...
lonner...Can I assume removal of the top yoke does not disturb the steering head bearing settings? I can see two locking rings below the top yoke which I assume set and hold the steering head bearing settings...
L lonner Joined Nov 2011 282 Posts | 0+ uk Nov 30, 2011 #4 you undo the big nut only and no need to disturb the bearing adjusters . when you refit the yolk tighten the big nut first then the clamps . use a torque wrench if you can :thumbup best to do this on a rear stand if poss as that will keep the legs level as they tend to twist on the side stand making refitting more awkward . Last edited: Nov 30, 2011
you undo the big nut only and no need to disturb the bearing adjusters . when you refit the yolk tighten the big nut first then the clamps . use a torque wrench if you can :thumbup best to do this on a rear stand if poss as that will keep the legs level as they tend to twist on the side stand making refitting more awkward .
