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rebuildng V75 front fork.

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redwitch

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hello everybody, and happy new year ( just a bit late ).
i am rebuildng a V75 from 1984, and the 38mm marzocchi fork had little problems. so it is all checked and polished now, but it seems so simple that I just want to ask if there is somethng special to take care of on rebuilding. ( gaskets, torque of bolts, type of oil, etc. ) also what is the torque on the main bolt when tightening the steering column?

best regards, good rides. Hervé.
 
Can't answer your questions about the forks condition as you need to see them. Use t the recommended fork weight oil and amount as listed in the owners or maintenance manual. If you need a manual PM me. As to the tightness of the steering stem, that is done by feel. Tighten fully to seat the bearings, then back off until you get an easy swing of the handlebars with the front wheel off the ground and no discernible for/aft play at the steering head. You need to re-adjust the steering head bearings after you go for a ride or two.
 
john zibell said:
Can't answer your questions about the forks condition as you need to see them. Use t the recommended fork weight oil and amount as listed in the owners or maintenance manual. If you need a manual PM me. As to the tightness of the steering stem, that is done by feel. Tighten fully to seat the bearings, then back off until you get an easy swing of the handlebars with the front wheel off the ground and no discernible for/aft play at the steering head. You need to re-adjust the steering head bearings after you go for a ride or two.
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thank you for these comments. I always appreciate help. I think the best way to do when one is not a professionnal mechanic, is to ask other people and have all available data before starting the job.
have a nice day. Hervé.
 
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