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Offline Weycraft

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Hello Chaps
« on: February 09, 2015, 20:47:47 »
Hi All
Just joined the forum last year after taking the time out to pass my test last August.
Got me a DL650 in Sept 2014 on a new plate.
Had a few problems initially with the balance at low speeds but got accustomed to it; kept nearly dropping it pulling up at lights and junctions. Haven't ridden since the '80's.
Having a blast now though.
Planning some trips this summer in Europe; not sure where yet.
It's good to join with like-minded spirits!
Unfortunately I think the wind blew the Strom off its side stand overnight a few weeks ago (unless somebody was trying to steal it) and the handlebars are twisted in relation to the bottom tree.
Tried the usual clamp/axle loosening routine and not a lot of difference.
I've read every word on the internet (it feels like).
Can somebody point me to a detailed thread that explains the handlebar/fork realignment procedure for a Strom.
Otherwise it will have to be a head jack and release the forks entirely.
Happy Stromming
Gray
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Offline MartinW

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Re: Hello Chaps
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2015, 20:53:30 »
Hi Gray and  :welcome:
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Re: Hello Chaps
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2015, 20:53:57 »
Are you sure it's not the handle bars that are bent?

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Offline kissofdeath

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Re: Hello Chaps
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2015, 13:30:55 »
:welcome:
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Offline grumps

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Re: Hello Chaps
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2015, 17:17:22 »
:welcome:

Good luck with the bars.
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Re: Hello Chaps
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2015, 17:25:31 »
Hi Gray, welcome to the forum! :)
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Re: Hello Chaps
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2015, 21:10:25 »
:welcome:
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Offline Holmsey

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Re: Hello Chaps
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2015, 19:03:43 »
:welcome:
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Re: Hello Chaps
« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2015, 23:54:51 »
Hi &  :welcome2:
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Offline Weycraft

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Re: Hello Chaps
« Reply #9 on: February 20, 2015, 21:20:20 »
Cheers to all for the replies.

Don't think it's the bars cos when I look down the forks from above the tank, the top and bottom trees are misaligned but the bars look straight with the top tree.
I'm just waiting for some decent weather to take the front end apart.
I've got a feeling that the top pinch bolts need slackening off at the same time as the bottom ones to release any tension, but obviously need to watch the front end doesn't slide down.
I'm not an expert in any sense of the word but will give it go asap.

Gray
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Offline Pedro41

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Re: Hello Chaps
« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2015, 17:52:46 »
Welcome to the forum and hope you enjoy the bike....

If I were you, I would probably try a straight edge of steel/wood (X 2) along the wheels to check the alignment.

They do this in the MOT station and it can show mis aligned areas- Frame, swing arm, forks.Someone needs to be sat on the bike with the wheels on the floor and pointing dead ahead.
 You have to allow for the different tyre widths, but once you know the wheels are in alignment (as the gap is the same size at either side of the front tyre) you could measure from the bar end back to the tank retaining nut under the seat and see if left and right are equal- like a triangle.If they aren't equal then you need to get them equal by correcting the fault,
either bent h/bars, twisted yokes top and bottom or fork legs.
I wouldn't use heat and start pulling stuff straight.I used to do, but that was on dirt bikes.
If you get stuck, you could take it back to your supplying dealer OR go to an MOT station and ask them to sort it out. Failing that, insurance claim...
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Offline Keef

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Re: Hello Chaps
« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2015, 17:20:57 »
It won't do any harm to take a few advanced lessons, things have changed lots since the 80's. The ol' Bill do a good refresher course as well.
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