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MikeN02 · 08-28-2010, 01:09 PM

Not really a FZ6-R but my R6, but bikes in general.

Went down a couple of weeks ago and trying to repair my R6, noticed that the forks are pretty much straight, just that the tire is bent/slanted to the left a little.

When I looked closer, it WAS the case as the tire was rubbing on the front tire fender.

Any idea how I can fix this? Can I do it myself or do I have to take it to a shop?

Is it just take off the wheel, and replace the hex bolt that is probably bent?

**99vengeur** · 08-28-2010, 01:16 PM

I'd check the fender first to see if it's out of place. The next place to look at is the axle bolt.

**JonKerr** · 08-28-2010, 01:34 PM

Is it just angled that way or is the wheel itself bent and wobbling?

MikeN02 · 08-28-2010, 01:58 PM

Added some pictures for you all to see, this is with the handlebars at an even angle "straight"

The wheel is bent towards the left.

Spunky99 · 08-28-2010, 02:26 PM

This is common as dirt for motorcycles and bicycles.

loosen the bolts that hold the fork tubes on the triple tree....there are most likely 4 bolts. Only loosen them a little and either have someone put the wheel between his legs or between something and push the handlebars until the tire is straight. Then tighten up the bolts again.

I've done this a million times on bicycles and dirt bikes.

If you want to, put a stand under the front frame area to raise the front tire off the ground so the forks cannot slip up through the triple clamps.

Roaddawg · 08-28-2010, 02:35 PM

Is one of the shock tubes slightly up higher than the other causing the twist? I would make sure they are aligned equally.

MikeN02 · 08-28-2010, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spunky99

This is common as dirt for motorcycles and bicycles.

loosen the bolts that hold the fork tubes on the triple tree....there are most likely 4 bolts. Only loosen them a little and either have someone put the wheel between his legs or between something and push the handlebars until the tire is straight. Then tighten up the bolts again.

I've done this a million times on bicycles and dirt bikes.

If you want to, put a stand under the front frame area to raise the front tire off the ground so the forks cannot slip up through the triple clamps.

So loosen up the top (near the handlebars) and the bottom of the tripple tree?

Spunky99 · 08-28-2010, 04:42 PM

yes.....you onlu need to losen it a little.
If ya loosen it too far, the weight of the bike will drop the bike and the tubes will be sticking up like Kayatusha rockets ready for launch.

It's just out of alignment Bro...

MikeN02 · 08-28-2010, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spunky99

yes.....you onlu need to losen it a little.
If ya loosen it too far, the weight of the bike will drop the bike and the tubes will be sticking up like Kayatusha rockets ready for launch.

It's just out of alignment Bro...

lol Kayatusha, I gotta remember that.

Guy on the R6 forum looked at the pictures and says my rotor is bent pretty good as well... I know my radiator is jammed to the side a bit but I don't think it will run into any problems will it?

Spunky99 · 08-28-2010, 06:16 PM

I can't see anything good or bad about either the rotors or the radiator.
The bracket holding the radiator can be straightened or he radiator repositioned I think.
The rotors should not have been bent in a laydown. Soes she roll OK?
If the rotor ws bent, there is no way it would roll....unless you unbolted the caliper...LOL

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99vengeur Administrator Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 716 Thanked 753 Times in 477 Posts	I'd check the fender first to see if it's out of place. The next place to look at is the axle bolt. __________________ Robert 2009 Cadmium Yellow FZ6R//Intuitive Racing No-Cut Frame Sliders//Evotech Swingarm Spools//Two Brothers Racing V.A.L.E. Complete Carbon Fiber Exhaust//Two Brothers Racing JuiceBox//Driven AIS Blockoff Plates//Uscgduncan Fender Eliminator//Custom Garage Door Opener//Custom Painted Windscreen//Bi-xenon Projector Retrofit with Blue Angel Eye//More in the making...

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08-28-2010, 01:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
MikeN02 Senior Member Bike: 07 YZF R6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,964 Thanks: 276 Thanked 326 Times in 212 Posts	Added some pictures for you all to see, this is with the handlebars at an even angle "straight" The wheel is bent towards the left. __________________ RIP 07/31/10

08-28-2010, 02:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Spunky99 Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R, Yellow Join Date: May 2010 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 1,764 Thanks: 525 Thanked 585 Times in 364 Posts	This is common as dirt for motorcycles and bicycles. loosen the bolts that hold the fork tubes on the triple tree....there are most likely 4 bolts. Only loosen them a little and either have someone put the wheel between his legs or between something and push the handlebars until the tire is straight. Then tighten up the bolts again. I've done this a million times on bicycles and dirt bikes. If you want to, put a stand under the front frame area to raise the front tire off the ground so the forks cannot slip up through the triple clamps. __________________ John 1999 Triumph Daytona 955i, HQ shorty levers, D3 grips, Gorilla 8017 alarm, SkyKing frame sliders, Sixity scintered bronze brake pads F/R, R&G rear axle sliders, Galfer wave rear rotor, Hella Fwy horn, PowerBronze chain guard/hugger, R6 Throttle tube.

08-28-2010, 02:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Roaddawg Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R (Yes, the "R") Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa Valley, CA Posts: 1,653 Thanks: 635 Thanked 490 Times in 308 Posts	Is one of the shock tubes slightly up higher than the other causing the twist? I would make sure they are aligned equally. __________________ Roaddawg

08-28-2010, 04:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Spunky99 Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R, Yellow Join Date: May 2010 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 1,764 Thanks: 525 Thanked 585 Times in 364 Posts	yes.....you onlu need to losen it a little. If ya loosen it too far, the weight of the bike will drop the bike and the tubes will be sticking up like Kayatusha rockets ready for launch. It's just out of alignment Bro... __________________ John 1999 Triumph Daytona 955i, HQ shorty levers, D3 grips, Gorilla 8017 alarm, SkyKing frame sliders, Sixity scintered bronze brake pads F/R, R&G rear axle sliders, Galfer wave rear rotor, Hella Fwy horn, PowerBronze chain guard/hugger, R6 Throttle tube.

08-28-2010, 06:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
Spunky99 Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R, Yellow Join Date: May 2010 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 1,764 Thanks: 525 Thanked 585 Times in 364 Posts	I can't see anything good or bad about either the rotors or the radiator. The bracket holding the radiator can be straightened or he radiator repositioned I think. The rotors should not have been bent in a laydown. Soes she roll OK? If the rotor ws bent, there is no way it would roll....unless you unbolted the caliper...LOL __________________ John 1999 Triumph Daytona 955i, HQ shorty levers, D3 grips, Gorilla 8017 alarm, SkyKing frame sliders, Sixity scintered bronze brake pads F/R, R&G rear axle sliders, Galfer wave rear rotor, Hella Fwy horn, PowerBronze chain guard/hugger, R6 Throttle tube.

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