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Title: Knocking front forks
Post by: emjaydee on 19 June 2014, 01:27:44 pm
Hi,  I recently removed the front forks so I could spray them which turned out really well, very please with them....but after I refitted them, the front end knocks when I go over bumps, large or small.
All the bolt are tight and I've tried altering the adjustment on top of the forks.
Any ideas what it could be?
Many Thanks
Title: Re: Knocking front forks
Post by: alan sherman on 19 June 2014, 02:25:56 pm
The forks could be bottoming out at either end of travel.  Possibly low on fork oil.
Title: Re: Knocking front forks
Post by: emjaydee on 19 June 2014, 02:40:32 pm
Thanks for the reply.
It doesn't look like it's bottoming out. It was ok before I removed the forks and I didn't see any oil leaking out.
Does having the forks upside down while spraying them effect them?
 
Is there something I could of upset by removing them?
Title: Re: Knocking front forks
Post by: bandit on 19 June 2014, 08:19:12 pm
Make sure the front wheel spins freely if the brake pads are not releasing in the calipers can cause a knocking noise.
Title: Re: Knocking front forks
Post by: scoobie_paws on 19 June 2014, 08:50:39 pm
Worth checking head bearings too. Might have loosened off a bit with forks going in and out
Title: Re: Knocking front forks
Post by: emjaydee on 19 June 2014, 10:56:44 pm
Thanks for the advice, I'll check tomorrow and let you know.
Title: Re: Knocking front forks
Post by: emjaydee on 20 June 2014, 12:12:35 pm
Worth checking head bearings too. Might have loosened off a bit with forks going in and out
The head bearing nut on top had somehow worked loose, few turns with a spanner and all is good again.
Thanks.
Title: Re: Knocking front forks
Post by: scoobie_paws on 20 June 2014, 01:57:19 pm
Worth checking head bearings too. Might have loosened off a bit with forks going in and out
The head bearing nut on top had somehow worked loose, few turns with a spanner and all is good again.
Thanks.
Woohoo I solved a problem for someone..... must treat myself to many beers  :lol