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After much work rebuilding forks upon installation things didn't lign up right. After much measuring and fitting, I find that the lower part of the triple tree is bent and the only way to lign up the wheel with the handlebars is to have the fork with the bent tube in place. No wonder the PO didn't let me know where he moved to. No wonder the bike had those weird problems in high speed corners. Now I'm looking for a new triple tree or at least the bottom part. Help... I sure wanted to get this done by my birthday.....
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You can't stay young forever, but you can be immature for the rest of your life...
'78E "Pathfinder" Show bike...
Lovingly restored by Dave Delzell
Drilled airbox
Tkat fork brace
Hardly mufflers
late model carbs
Newer style fuses
Oil pressure guage
Custom security system
Stainless braid brake lines -
Try sending andreas a PM, as he may have a set...
RayRay Matteis
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XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
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I have a spare standard triplr tree. $20 + shippingPat Kelly
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1978 XS1100E (The Force)
1980 XS1100LG (The Dark Side)
2007 Dodge Ram 2500 quad-cab long-bed (Wifes ride)
1999 Suburban (The Ship)
1994 Dodge Spirit (Son #1)
1968 F100 (Valentine)
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As always...
The real problem wasn't a bent triple tree, but rather a bent mechanic that didn't know how to align the front end. DUH Looking at the ceiling most of the night solved the problem. Tried those things and everything is OK. Again, when you learn the secret it's easy.You can't stay young forever, but you can be immature for the rest of your life...
'78E "Pathfinder" Show bike...
Lovingly restored by Dave Delzell
Drilled airbox
Tkat fork brace
Hardly mufflers
late model carbs
Newer style fuses
Oil pressure guage
Custom security system
Stainless braid brake linesComment
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Is that the secret that involves a couple of straightedges?Ken TalbotComment
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