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whatever · 09-05-2010, 07:46 AM

i tried to loosen one side of the tiple tree and the forks dropped 2 1/2 inches.

i was thinking that one side would hold up if i did each side sperate.

but i guess not..... wonder if i could still ride the bike like that..... back to the dealer.

should left well enough alone i guess... but im always trying to fix thinks myself if i can.

have no beams in my garage and did not want to buy a hoist anyways.

guess my 2 options are now to drive it to the dealer or buy a front stand. the forks are hitting the handlebars now. but i did retighen everything to specs

**dart1963** · 09-05-2010, 07:52 AM

DON'T Ride it, and DON'T PANIC, yet.

Got pics? I know several members did some fork adjustments without a stand or hoist. If you got pics, we might be able to see what you're talking about better and guide you to getting it back inline.

stuna · 09-05-2010, 08:03 AM

got fiends? one on each side of the bars , they lift you clamp the bolts down

whatever · 09-05-2010, 08:55 AM

dart... i loosen the triple tree bolts and the fork tubes slid up about 2 inches or more.... there's place near me that sells pit bull stands i may just buy one and be done with it.

**dart1963** · 09-05-2010, 09:16 AM

What Stuna said

.... I remember when jspansel did his, he said the fork shot up... he held it while his wife tightened the bolts... if you got a buddy handy, and do one fork at a time, you should be able to manage.

jspansel · 09-05-2010, 10:10 AM

^^ yup. This or just lower the other side as well so its at least able to ride. I've seen on the R6 forum where they have the forks like 3 inches out!!!

Your options are to either use a floor type jack to lift the bike up from the middle and loosen the clamps so they will slide back down. A front stand wont work I believe because it holds it by the forks. You need something to support the bike itself, not the forks.

Or get someone (or two) to hold the bike up by the handle bars and loosen them again to get it right.

Or take it to the shop after dropping the other side.

FZ1inNH · 09-05-2010, 11:00 AM

I think the front stand he is looking for has the pin to set inside the steering stem thus not touching the forks. A couple strong friends can heft the front of the bike so you can reset the tubes correctly.

As you now know, you *need* either a hoist or stem-stand to properly do this job on your own.

MikeN02 · 09-05-2010, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jspansel

^^ yup. This or just lower the other side as well so its at least able to ride. I've seen on the R6 forum where they have the forks like 3 inches out!!!

Hey! my forks are 3 inches out!

**Marthy** · 09-05-2010, 12:18 PM

Don't have anything to hook up 2 ratchet strap? It can be anything that an support about 250 lbs Just put one strap on each side and crank it side to side. It should be enough. You don't need to raise the bike completely. You just need to extend the front suspension to reclamp it where you need it... good luck, gotta go catch my flight home

whatever · 09-05-2010, 01:33 PM

thanks for all the replys.... kind of stressed/freaked me out so i just walked away from it for now.

tomorow there's a shop close by may just bring there or shop around and pick up a triple tree front stand,,,, i was planning on buying one anyway but not so soon.

i was planning i taking a ride today to see how centering the steering worked out from yesterday and then this happen.

boy that's one thing you only do once that's for sure..... i should of know better with all the weight from the motor and stuff.

i was thinking if i just loosen one side at a time would not move that much boy was i wrong.

tomorow a new day play with it then.

09-05-2010, 07:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
whatever Senior Member Bike: 09 white fz6r Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Posts: 272 Thanks: 5 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	Messed up BIG TIME !! i tried to loosen one side of the tiple tree and the forks dropped 2 1/2 inches. i was thinking that one side would hold up if i did each side sperate. but i guess not..... wonder if i could still ride the bike like that..... back to the dealer. should left well enough alone i guess... but im always trying to fix thinks myself if i can. have no beams in my garage and did not want to buy a hoist anyways. guess my 2 options are now to drive it to the dealer or buy a front stand. the forks are hitting the handlebars now. but i did retighen everything to specs

09-05-2010, 10:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
jspansel Super Moderator Bike: 09 R6 Raven Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,548 Thanks: 984 Thanked 1,180 Times in 624 Posts Blog Entries: 17	^^ yup. This or just lower the other side as well so its at least able to ride. I've seen on the R6 forum where they have the forks like 3 inches out!!! Your options are to either use a floor type jack to lift the bike up from the middle and loosen the clamps so they will slide back down. A front stand wont work I believe because it holds it by the forks. You need something to support the bike itself, not the forks. Or get someone (or two) to hold the bike up by the handle bars and loosen them again to get it right. Or take it to the shop after dropping the other side. __________________ -Jay Don't cage me, bro! -But you can REP me!!! I intend to live forever. So far, so good...

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09-05-2010, 08:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
stuna Senior Member Bike: fz6r- gl 1800 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: solon springs wi Posts: 624 Thanks: 0 Thanked 121 Times in 90 Posts	got fiends? one on each side of the bars , they lift you clamp the bolts down

09-05-2010, 08:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
whatever Senior Member Bike: 09 white fz6r Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Posts: 272 Thanks: 5 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	dart... i loosen the triple tree bolts and the fork tubes slid up about 2 inches or more.... there's place near me that sells pit bull stands i may just buy one and be done with it.

09-05-2010, 11:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
FZ1inNH Super Moderator Bike: 2009 FZ1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 569 Thanks: 346 Thanked 321 Times in 152 Posts	I think the front stand he is looking for has the pin to set inside the steering stem thus not touching the forks. A couple strong friends can heft the front of the bike so you can reset the tubes correctly. As you now know, you need either a hoist or stem-stand to properly do this job on your own.

09-05-2010, 12:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Marthy Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Touring - Fast Yellow Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 2,364 Thanks: 1,043 Thanked 826 Times in 511 Posts	Don't have anything to hook up 2 ratchet strap? It can be anything that an support about 250 lbs Just put one strap on each side and crank it side to side. It should be enough. You don't need to raise the bike completely. You just need to extend the front suspension to reclamp it where you need it... good luck, gotta go catch my flight home

09-05-2010, 01:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
whatever Senior Member Bike: 09 white fz6r Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Posts: 272 Thanks: 5 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	thanks for all the replys.... kind of stressed/freaked me out so i just walked away from it for now. tomorow there's a shop close by may just bring there or shop around and pick up a triple tree front stand,,,, i was planning on buying one anyway but not so soon. i was planning i taking a ride today to see how centering the steering worked out from yesterday and then this happen. boy that's one thing you only do once that's for sure..... i should of know better with all the weight from the motor and stuff. i was thinking if i just loosen one side at a time would not move that much boy was i wrong. tomorow a new day play with it then.

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