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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 04:38 AM
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Never happen Rick.

Cahrley can you not find a replacement quickly? Try KC international.

http://www.kcint2.com/about_us.cgis


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This could be the perfect opportunity to dump that Sporty and get a Bagger!!
 
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This could be the perfect opportunity to dump that Sporty and get a Bagger!!
and I know where a good deal can be found, just waiting for the new owner to customize it and make it his !!!
 
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 06:34 AM
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Thanks guys, I got the triple tree covered this AM, should have it in a couple of days.

And no, I'm not ready to give up twisty riding and retire on a couch........
 
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 06:53 AM
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Hey cHarley... How do you think that got busted? Did it crack? Got pics?

Glad to hear the replacement is on its way. See ya soon.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 07:06 AM
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Most likely it was a case of Twisty Fatigue.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 07:13 AM
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Hey cHarley... How do you think that got busted? Did it crack? Got pics?

Glad to hear the replacement is on its way. See ya soon.
I had my fork tubes off rebuilding them yesterday. I got everything back together and snugged in place then got out the torque wrench, set it to 34#'s ( specs are 30 - 35 ft #), tightened the first 2 pinch bolts fine but when I got to the third, the tree cracked where it wraps around the tube next to the pinch bolt.

When you do it the right way, using a torque wrench, this chit leaves you scratching your a$$.
 
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Most likely it was a case of Twisty Fatigue.
Now that's a possibility.
 
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Thanks guys, I got the triple tree covered this AM, should have it in a couple of days.

And no, I'm not ready to give up twisty riding and retire on a couch........
I ride the Jacksonville west-side version of twisties every day leaving and entering my neighborhood. 4 curves in slightly less than 400 ft.
 
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Originally Posted by cHarley
I had my fork tubes off rebuilding them yesterday. I got everything back together and snugged in place then got out the torque wrench, set it to 34#'s ( specs are 30 - 35 ft #), tightened the first 2 pinch bolts fine but when I got to the third, the tree cracked where it wraps around the tube next to the pinch bolt.

When you do it the right way, using a torque wrench, this chit leaves you scratching your a$$.
I am glad that it happened up on the jack instead of while you were barreling down the road.... Glad you found a new one so fast as well. See you soon.
 
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