Max Fork Presssure and Pinch Bolts TQ question...

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KDXN200A1

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Still tweaking...

The front fork operating air pressure on my 86' 200 is 6lbs, max pressure is 36lbs. What can I crank it up too, I don't understand what the difference is between operating and maximum(under load possibly)?

I replaced the front fork oil and when I put the pinch bolts back on I questioned the torque rating of 14lbs, it seems a bit low to me. I gripped the socket wrench right next to the socket and tq'd down, I'm sure in excess of 14lbs (probably 30-50lbs), to my comfort level. Anyone have feelings towards the stock tq ratings? The fact that the fork housing is cast I would think it could take more pressure without collapsing the fork tubes. Any vibrations/movements would be problematic in my views. Should I loosen and retighten?

Never did get that allen bolt out, another day...

As always, thanks for the help. Gonna ride it one day!

 

jaguar

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an '86 with air forks? please explain

Hey, believe it or not, those darn engineers do know a thing or two. I think you should keep to manual stated specs.

 

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30-50 lbs and didn't strip the clamp? I'd bet that can't be.
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I failed to specify the following torque numbers are 'H' model related. Point is, it ain't no 50!
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Spec is 14 on the top, 18 on the bottom.

...or is it 18 on the bottom and 14 on the top.......?

Guess that's why I wrote the numbers on the clamps!!!

The given spec is pretty close to what the clamps will handle, threadwise. I'll bet they won't take 50!

 

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Well maybe it felt like it was more, in my head I knew it was 14 but I was working by the good ole gut feel approach and was careful. I would think those screws could take a good deal but your right they can only go soo far by design. I probably won't back them off, kinda like putting in a plug (no reason to back off once you have gone there).

 

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When I mentioned air, you pump them up just like a street bike. The top cover has a nipple on it, don't all? Not many bikes without them, except back in the ole days.

 

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canyncarvr

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No, all don't.

There may be a poppit valve for bleeding air pressure off the system. While pressurized air can be used, it's usually a bandaid approach for some other insufficiency in the fork.

Some riders have gone to the trouble of plumbing the two forks together with a guage to allow pressurization to suit for different riding situations.

The same sort of adjustment you can get from the compression clickers.

Where did you get the 36psi spec?

 

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wibby

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Different years must have different torque specs. My manual says 14.5 lbs top and bottom bolts.

 

jaguar

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6 lbs with the forks fully extended sounds right.
Maybe to test for the high pressure you could nose the bike up to a wall and with the air gauge held on the valve (by a buddy) you could push-pump the forks up/down and see how high the gauge reading goes. If it goes too high then you'll have to let some of the fork oil out.

 

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I found the max pressure in the manual.

Jaguar, I agree, it must be psi under load.

Thanks guys!

 

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Last edited: Sep 18, 2004