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Front wheel spindle in fork leg 1980 CX100

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Mark W

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Please provide the correct positioning of the front wheel spindle relative to the left fork leg (slider).
Should it be flush with the fork leg?
The spindle does not have any flange so the fork leg is able to move (without the pinch bolt tightened) and I would like to make sure that it aligned right so that the fork will function correctly without binding.

Thanks - Mark
 
There isn't an exact position for the axle. To put it together to prevent binding use this sequence: Insert axle, tighten axle nut, then tighten pinch bolts. Last step install brake calipers. If it were a drum brake, you could hold the brake and pump a few times then tighten the pinch bolts, but with disk brakes, the caliper can move the fork leg in relation to the wheel.
 
Thanks John, I will use the left caliper to determine the position and then tighten left pinchbolt.
 
Mark W said:
Thanks John, I will use the left caliper to determine the position and then tighten left pinchbolt.
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Leave the calipers off until you tighten the pinch bolt(s). The caliper can move the slider in relation to "true". As I said, leave all calipers OFF. Tighten axle nut, then pinch bolts, and last install the calipers. I don't remember which side the axle nut is on, but on that side the pinch bolt really serves no purpose. The axle, and spacer locate the wheel on that side. By having the axle slide in freely, then tightening the pinch bolts before installing the calipers you have the best chance to keep the fork legs parallel.
 
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