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Front fork stanchion question - Luma46 - 04-01-2024
I am just wondering if it is possible to turn the stanchion/outer fork tube in its cross braces, say 90 degrees, or if it has to be in a fixed preset position. The reason I am asking is that I have a bit of a forward/backward free play in right fork, most probably a wear in bushings (plain bearings) inside. My reasoning is that if I turned the stanchion 90 degrees, I might eliminate or at least reduce this free play.
RE: Front fork stanchion question - Duckbubbles - 04-02-2024
I see no reason why this couldn't be done.
How many miles/km on the bike? Are the seals leaking? If there is movement between the outer stanchion and the inner tube I would suppose the seals would suffer.
Frank
RE: Front fork stanchion question - Luma46 - 04-02-2024
The bike has 55k kms. The seals are not leaking.
RE: Front fork stanchion question - Motorhead1977 - 04-02-2024
While I understand wanting a cheap alternative, the correct maintenance would be to replace the worn bushings and install new seals. IMHO that's what you really need to do.
RE: Front fork stanchion question - Luma46 - 04-02-2024
I’ll see if anything prevents me turning the stanchion without taking the fork apart. Otherwise I just postpone the rebuild (already have new seals, waiting for bushings), the free play is actually not that bad.