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V7 Fork Installation and Alignment

spowell

Just got it firing!
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Huntington, NY
I completely pulled my front end apart (2014 V7R) for the first time and was wondering the best way to get the forks back in alignment. So quick sanity check, does the info in this link work the best:

https://www.guzzitech.com/ForkAdj-Jerry_R.html

I've also come across this (which specifies that the upper triple clamp bolts should be tightened first):

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/tips-tech/tech-tip-front-fork-alignment

Which one is the more "correct" procedure...upper then lower triple clamp bolts or lower then upper?

Lastly, the V7 service manual specifies 50nm of torque on the triple clamp bolts. Seems a bit high. Is this correct?

Thanks in advance!
 
The first method is best for centering an wheel in the forks. Also it is more geared to drum brakes. Locking a disk brake will negate the centering effect of the method. The second link is more correct for a fork that has been completely disassembled. Yes that torque value does look high. I think the Allen screws are M8s and the standard torque for an M8 bolt is 25 to 45 Nm depending on the grade of the bolt. http://www.barringtondieselclub.co.za/technical/standard-torques.html I tighten these bolts by feel, use you own judgement.
 
John,

Thanks for the info. The 4 triple clamp bolts are actually M10's...so 50nm might be right. I was just worried about putting too much pressure on the fork stanchion. Pic from the service manual:

Front forks
 
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