E ExFlier Joined Feb 6, 2005 Messages 6 Jul 9, 2009 #1 Can anyone tell me the size of the Allen bolts on the fork sliders? My project isn't handy and I need to grab the right size tool for disassembly. Jeff
Can anyone tell me the size of the Allen bolts on the fork sliders? My project isn't handy and I need to grab the right size tool for disassembly. Jeff
B BrianK Joined Jun 14, 2007 Messages 1,797 Jul 9, 2009 #2 The ones on the lower triple tree? I use a 5/16 SAE. I'm sure there's a metric that fits also, if you need that, let me know.
The ones on the lower triple tree? I use a 5/16 SAE. I'm sure there's a metric that fits also, if you need that, let me know.
E ExFlier Joined Feb 6, 2005 Messages 6 Jul 9, 2009 #3 It's the Allen screw on each side of the lower triple tree that pinches around the fork tubes.
B BrianK Joined Jun 14, 2007 Messages 1,797 Jul 9, 2009 #4 Yup, that's the one I measured - 5/16 SAE works. 8mm very slightly better fit.
B BrianK Joined Jun 14, 2007 Messages 1,797 Jul 9, 2009 #6 Happy to help. Good luck with your project Jeff - Brian
