Front Wheel is WACKO!! 1980 KZ750
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Front Wheel is WACKO!! 1980 KZ750
09 Sep 2007 17:42
Ok this is the most frustrating thing right...
I replaced the handlebars after a low speed drop in my backyard on the lawn...
Everything is lined up correctly when you view the handlebars and tripple tree but...
The front wheel is pointing to the left which is Effin crazy specially when my arm starts to fatique from pushing the right while riding...
PLEASE HELP ME BEFORE I KILL MYSELF!!! :woohoo:
I replaced the handlebars after a low speed drop in my backyard on the lawn...
Everything is lined up correctly when you view the handlebars and tripple tree but...
The front wheel is pointing to the left which is Effin crazy specially when my arm starts to fatique from pushing the right while riding...
PLEASE HELP ME BEFORE I KILL MYSELF!!! :woohoo:
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Re: Front Wheel is WACKO!! 1980 KZ750
09 Sep 2007 18:06
Nope I checked the forks those are fine man, its crazy believe me heh x_X :silly:
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Re: Front Wheel is WACKO!! 1980 KZ750
09 Sep 2007 18:17
triple tree is twisted, fork(s) bent or the rim is out of alignment. only thing i can think of from being dropped. i hope that helps some.
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Re: Front Wheel is WACKO!! 1980 KZ750
09 Sep 2007 18:24
I think its the rim honestly because when I look down and have the bars straight everything is aligned except the wheel...
Is there any way to align the front wheel? and how?
I'm new to this so sorry for such a dumb question.
Is there any way to align the front wheel? and how?
I'm new to this so sorry for such a dumb question.
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Re: Front Wheel is WACKO!! 1980 KZ750
09 Sep 2007 19:03
Perhaps the front wheel has twisted slightly out of alignment (where the axle is held at the ends of the fork tubes).
Here's a possible cure -- loosen (do not remove) both front axle holders. Sit astride the bike and gently work the forks up and down (hopefully allowing the forks to re-seat against the axle). Then re-tighten the axle holders. Road test.
Also seem to vaguely recall another procedure allowing the forks to re-seat in the triple tree clamps, which involves loosening one or both (upper and lower) fork tube clamp bolts, working the forks up and down, and then re-tightening the clamp bolts.
Am guessing a bent front fender might possibly prevent the forks from perfectly aligning with each other.
Hope it's a simple fix.
Here's a possible cure -- loosen (do not remove) both front axle holders. Sit astride the bike and gently work the forks up and down (hopefully allowing the forks to re-seat against the axle). Then re-tighten the axle holders. Road test.
Also seem to vaguely recall another procedure allowing the forks to re-seat in the triple tree clamps, which involves loosening one or both (upper and lower) fork tube clamp bolts, working the forks up and down, and then re-tightening the clamp bolts.

Am guessing a bent front fender might possibly prevent the forks from perfectly aligning with each other.

Hope it's a simple fix.

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Re: Front Wheel is WACKO!! 1980 KZ750
10 Sep 2007 07:24
Thanks alot Patton I will try this when I get home tonight and BTW the front fender is a little twisted...:whistle:
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