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RE: Front fork/ wheel question



> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Eric
> Sheley
> Sent: Monday, March 20, 2000 12:55 PM
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Front fork/ wheel question
>
>
> At 03:50 PM 3/20/00 -0500, Erik Miner wrote:
> >Is there a correct sequence for torquing the wheel bolts?? I'm
> >assuming tighten axle bolt than the pinch bolts is
> this correct??
>
> Yes, there is a sequence but I don't remember what it
> is. I will look this
> evening unless someone beats me to it...

The sequence is <drum roll please>

1) Axle bolt
2) Bounce forks through their travel once or twice to let the
'floating' left side find it's most favorite spot
3) Do the pinch bolts.

If you forgot step 2, try to do it next time you remember. It's
kinda important...



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