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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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some japanese lady didnt see and hit me while i was riding. i got an 03 fxd with 14 in tbars. the bars hit the ground hard and took the hit for me and the bike. it went down on the left side and the edge of the bar sticks out pretty far so it hit the groun d and started sliding on the left grip. no cosmetic damage and thats pretty good for goin down at 40, i think. so the only problem i have besides the bars being bent is the front wheel or front end. i cant tell. the laced wheel is definately bent slightly cause its wobbling real bad but theres no flat spot in the rim. so im thinking the axle may be bent or the front end may be bent. anyone know how to check the front end or have any other ideas that i could check. if you need more info just let me know. than k you for your time
 
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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Loosen the fork tube pinch bolts on one tube at a time and then twist the fork tube, if it binds, it's bent.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Uquackmeup
Loosen the fork tube pinch bolts on one tube at a time and then twist the fork tube, if it binds, it's bent.
cool, i did it to one last night and gonna do the other tonight when i get home. so if it spins freely its not bent ,right. thank you so much for the help man.
 
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so i loosened the bolts and spun both fork tubes. neither of them bind, they both spin freely. does that mean the front end is not bent? so, my wheel is still wobbling. im gonna get a new wheel cause ive wanted a new set any way, that will probally take away the wobble right?
 
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