Bent Forks??
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first what happened to make you think they are bent? Forks cant get twisted in the triple in a crash. First thing to do is loosen all the clamps on the triples for the forks n let em resettle n retighten. If you're still experiencing whatever it is you're experiencing then have them checked.
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You will never be able to check them in the bike ... 
Only sure way to see if they are bent , is to rip them out of the bike and run a very straight edge up against them while rotating them ...
As Playfulgod said .... first check to see if they are just twisted in the clamps ...
Loosen all the triple clamp bolts and spin the tubes to see if they are free or get tight as you turn them ... If they get real tight as you turn them , chances are they have a slight bend in one or the other ...
If they are slightly bent !! .... you can get them straightened BUT !! ...me , I would replace them with at least used good ones , or new ones if you have the spare cash ...
Take yu time and maker sure they are right .... your front end is pretty darn important to keep in top condition mate !!
Only sure way to see if they are bent , is to rip them out of the bike and run a very straight edge up against them while rotating them ...
As Playfulgod said .... first check to see if they are just twisted in the clamps ...
Loosen all the triple clamp bolts and spin the tubes to see if they are free or get tight as you turn them ... If they get real tight as you turn them , chances are they have a slight bend in one or the other ...
If they are slightly bent !! .... you can get them straightened BUT !! ...me , I would replace them with at least used good ones , or new ones if you have the spare cash ...
Take yu time and maker sure they are right .... your front end is pretty darn important to keep in top condition mate !!
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if you want to eagle eye it, then take the bike out for a ride, and look at the bottom of the ignition in relation to the fairing stay, it should line up perfectly. you could also do the hands free test...
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I low-sided my bike a while back and I'm trying to get parts to fix it right now and I just don't know if my forks are bent or not. But I will do what playfulgod said to do. I'll loosen the clamps and reset them and see if that fixes it. If it does then that will save me a lot of money.
Thanks for advice everyone.
Your some cool peoples. Lol
Thanks for advice everyone.
Your some cool peoples. Lol
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My suggestion: Jack up the front of the bike. Pull the front axle/wheel off, loosen all the triple tree clamps, spin them around a bit, then tighten everything back together. If the axle goes through both forks nice and smooth, you're probably good. However if it binds, or if your forks look weird, time to invest in a new set.
The best way though is to just pull them off and examine them for creases.
The best way though is to just pull them off and examine them for creases.
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From: phoenix for now
jack up front wheel
loosen one sides upper+lower clamps
try to rotate the fork inside the clamps
tighten 1st side and repeat for the second side
if you can move it freely, forks are fine. bent forks will not move in the clamps(or will have resistance, causing wheel to move)
loosen one sides upper+lower clamps
try to rotate the fork inside the clamps
tighten 1st side and repeat for the second side
if you can move it freely, forks are fine. bent forks will not move in the clamps(or will have resistance, causing wheel to move)