Tightening the stem top nut
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STYLER
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Tightening the stem top nut
When fitting the top yoke stem nut does everyone turn the bottom yoke so its resting on the right stopper when tightening it clockwise?
... or is there a better way to do it and avoid any possibility of the yokes twisting etc?
I know the stanchions should keep the yokes straight but thought id ask anyway!!
cheers
andy
... or is there a better way to do it and avoid any possibility of the yokes twisting etc?
I know the stanchions should keep the yokes straight but thought id ask anyway!!
cheers
andy
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mick.mh2racing
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Re: Tightening the stem top nut
Fork tubes are such a tight fit through the yokes I doubt they'd sit anything other than straight.
How hard can it be?
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amorti
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Re: Tightening the stem top nut
I begin by nipping the top yoke pinch bolts up, otherwise yes it may spread as you tighten the top nut. I wouldn't worry about it much though, did you ever try bending 41mm foks? Not half as easy as the old-school 35 and 37mm stuff from the 80s.