pjr Posted October 28, 2017 Report Share Posted October 28, 2017 I have just replaced the head bearings on my 2014 4RT and I can't get the front wheel spindle to line up properly it screws in so far then goes really tight I don't want to force it. Have I missed something ? I have tried loosening all the bolts holding the forks. Is there any easy way to line everything up ? I have never had problem when working on many different makes of bikes over the years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyc21 Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) Sounds like something got missed, never had that kind of issue when doing work on my 4RT front end. maybe remove it again double check and start over? Edited October 29, 2017 by jonnyc21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotors7 Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) Will the spindle screw in to the threaded fork without using the first fork leg or going through the wheel ? Have you left the pinch bolt/s nipped up ? Edited October 29, 2017 by rotors7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjr Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 I have tried the spindle without the wheel and it fits ok,l will have a better look today when I have more time ,cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Loosen the mudguard bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrsunt Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 It's because the fork with the Spring is longer than the damper fork leg. The front mudguard bracket usually holds them together at the same length. Loosen the mudguard braket then line them up by extending the damper leg. It's easier if the front calliper isn't mounted on the fork leg too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsv Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Can't believe you're not able to fit a front wheel - best stick to welding or messing with old Armstrongs!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjr Posted October 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Thanks for your suggestions guys, I am embarrassed to tell you I have solved the problem, I thought I had lost the spacer so ordered a replacement which I was trying to fit but looking again with more time and checking the handbook again I realized that the spacer is not required on the Tech forks !?.I have now reassembled without the spacer - Happy Days ! I am now off to lie down in a darkened room ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyc21 Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Glad to hear it's all sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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