Re: [ST] Fork/triple clamp needs tightening

[tallpaul@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

I'd wait for George to get back to you on what the manual says, but for 
your reference, here's a page describing how to adjust/tighten the 
headset:

http://www.venturers.org/Tech_Library/index.php?action=article&cat_id=002004&id=208

On Mon, 26 Feb 2007, George K wrote:

> It's not the forks proper but the head stock that's loose.  IIRC it
> requires special tools to tighten it.  I'll run out at take a look at
> the manual for my '02 in a bit and report back.
>
> George
>
> chris warren wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I recently noticed some play in my forks and a clunking sound when
>> going over certain bumps.  The play can be reproduced by holding the
>> front brake and rocking the bike forward.  This is reminiscent to me
>> of when a bicycle's forks are loose and I know how to fix it on a bike
>> but not on  a motorcycle.  Can someone tell me the proper way to
>> re-tighten (i.e. what nut(s) and what torque) this to take the play out?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Chris
>> '01 Sprint ST
>>
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