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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: GSRider on January 01, 2006, 11:22:58 AM

Title: Shite! Front Wheel Install Issues
Post by: GSRider on January 01, 2006, 11:22:58 AM
So I finally had a bit of free time to install the Progressive springs, after getting my fork tube back from the jobber. I had one of tubes that was bent, and had them replace it for me. Anyways, I put the tube back in the triple clamps, and did the spring install without any issues, and then after that, I tried to get the front wheel back on.

For some reason or other, I can't seem to get the spacer, wheel, and speedo pick-up to get in between the forks. It's like I lost a half inch somewhere.

Anyone have any useful tips for me to put the wheel back on correctly???
:dunno:
Title: Shite! Front Wheel Install Issues
Post by: scratch on January 01, 2006, 11:44:25 AM
Have you rotated the forks in the triples, by just spinning the tubes?
Title: Shite! Front Wheel Install Issues
Post by: ukchickenlover on January 01, 2006, 11:59:07 AM
As above, and also you need to you need to have the speedo and spacer positioned on the wheel first then slide it into position in the forks.
Title: Shite! Front Wheel Install Issues
Post by: GSRider on January 01, 2006, 12:07:23 PM
:x

I went back outside, and pulled the other tube.
The other one is bent too. :x

I did try to put the wheel on with the spacer and the speedo all together.
I guess I'll try it again in a few weeks when I get the other tube repaired.


Dammit