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Saltcreek · Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:25 pm Post subject: Fork torque

I was bringing the right fork bottom bolt up to the specified torque and was almost there when it felt like something let go. It didn't feel like it feels when a bolt breaks, it felt like the cartridge started turning. I put the wheel on and bounced it a few times.

It's not leaking as of now but haven't ridden yet. Is this normal?
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Jim

1994 K1100LT Mystic Red, bfd, 37000 miles, sold Sad

2009 Wilderness Systems Zephyr 155 ST
2002 Litespeed titanium

Saltcreek · Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:02 pm Post subject:

Sorry for the bump but I'm somewhat worried about this and hope someone can shed light on it. Rode today and everything felt normal.
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Jim

1994 K1100LT Mystic Red, bfd, 37000 miles, sold Sad

2009 Wilderness Systems Zephyr 155 ST
2002 Litespeed titanium

Phil Marvin · Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:35 pm Post subject:

Hi, Jim,
I wouldn't worry about it. Note: I've never broken the bolt free on a K1100. HOWEVER. it is "common knowledge" that breaking it loose is a bitch because the cartridge will turn. I would guess this is what happened to you - the cartridge began to turn. That's why removing it is recommended with an air wrench.
Ride Safe,
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Ride Safe,
Phil Marvin in El Paso, TX
'94 K75A/3
'95 K75RTP

Saltcreek · Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:30 am Post subject:

Thanks Phil. I was hoping that was it. I had little stomach for taking it apart again. It seems like a screwy system to be torquing a screw to a hole that can rotate. Guess I'll buy an impact wrench before I have to get in there again.
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Jim

1994 K1100LT Mystic Red, bfd, 37000 miles, sold Sad

2009 Wilderness Systems Zephyr 155 ST
2002 Litespeed titanium