Posted September 12, 200915 yr Hi I'm working on reviving an old 1978 XS400. AT the front wheel there is a gap between the fork and the speedo drive, with the front wheel spindle in situ but not tightened. It looks as if there should be a spacer there. Anybody out there with a similar model know if a spacer should be there and how thick it needs to be? I'm thinking I might just measure the gap and try to make one up, but thought I'd check on the forum first. cheers Dave
September 12, 200915 yr Moderator Hi I'm working on reviving an old 1978 XS400. AT the front wheel there is a gap between the fork and the speedo drive, with the front wheel spindle in situ but not tightened. It looks as if there should be a spacer there. Anybody out there with a similar model know if a spacer should be there and how thick it needs to be? I'm thinking I might just measure the gap and try to make one up, but thought I'd check on the forum first. cheers Dave no spacer at the speedo side, there is a small collar and cover on t'other side though. if its there you have bent forks drewps
September 14, 200915 yr no spacer at the speedo side, there is a small collar and cover on t'other side though. if its there you have bent forks drewps This is what my very dirty front forks looks like at the moment.
September 15, 200915 yr Sorry I should have clarified, those are not dave's forks but my original untouched/straight forks for him to look at.
September 15, 200915 yr Moderator Sorry I should have clarified, those are not dave's forks but my original untouched/straight forks for him to look at. still look fine to me
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