Wobbly Fork?..
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Wobbly Fork?..
so i got a new fork, its a mgx or somethin like that. i put it on my steel framed trek 820 and noticed that it wobbled maybe about 3/4" back and forth. i figured it was just the new fork but when i put the old one on that came with the bike i noticed that it also wobbled 3/4 of an inch. in this normal or what can i do about it?
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could just be something stupid like not putting the quick release in right when taking off your wheel.
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Did you tighten the star nut bolt before tightening the stem bolts?
Edit: Does the fork have a threaded or thread less steerer tube?
Edit: Does the fork have a threaded or thread less steerer tube?
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I think you didnt snug it up befor you tightned it. Its a quick fix.
back off all your nuts, then grab the fork and hold it in tight. tighten the star nut then the head nuts. It should be fine. Its a simple thing you can do wrong. But dont over tighten the star nut! It breaks
back off all your nuts, then grab the fork and hold it in tight. tighten the star nut then the head nuts. It should be fine. Its a simple thing you can do wrong. But dont over tighten the star nut! It breaks
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Originally Posted by Little Leo
I think you didnt snug it up befor you tightned it. Its a quick fix.
back off all your nuts, then grab the fork and hold it in tight. tighten the star nut then the head nuts. It should be fine. Its a simple thing you can do wrong. But dont over tighten the star nut! It breaks
back off all your nuts, then grab the fork and hold it in tight. tighten the star nut then the head nuts. It should be fine. Its a simple thing you can do wrong. But dont over tighten the star nut! It breaks
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Originally Posted by Trav2343
i really dont know what im doing but il try that out, but can you put that into laymans terms for me? (star nut and head nut)
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If you don't know what those are I highly suggest that you take it to your LBS.
Okay, I just had the same problem and fixed it quite easily. Assuming your greased all the headset bearings/components properly, loosen the hex bolts that hold the stem onto the steering tube of the fork. The stem is what holds the handlebars in the center. You only need to loosen them. then tighten the bolt that is on top of the stem (also a hex more than likely). Do not over tighten it. You will know if it is overtightened by the fact that your wheel wont turn easily once you tighten the stem back up. You want the wheel to flow smoothly. I can't stress not overtightening the top bolt enough, you can pit stuff with the bearings. If you didn't grease your headset then take it apart and grease it. Hope this helps, if it doesn't then refer to a couple of the previous posts, all possibilities. Your fork might also have play in it to begin with. I highly recomend purchasing a copy of Zinn and the art of mountain bike maintenance, def. worth the money. Good luck.
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Especially on cheaper forks, you can plan on having a bit of movement if you apply the front brake and rock back and forth. This becomes more minimal as you move up in price and quality. Have a shop check the seals. As they wear, you may get more play, but if you got it new, you might want a shop to look anyhow.
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try putting the baring casing the other way around, you might of put it back together the wrong way up. this happened to me and that was why it was either stiff of wobbly.
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Originally Posted by pyroguy_3
Or you could just tell the poster what they are instead of instantly dismissing them. Can you come to my lab and align the Eximer and YAG lasers? Don't know what those are? well you can't do it. Actually, you could it's very easy. Everyone has to start from someplace.
If you still want to do it yourself then go to https://www.parktool.com/repair/ you should be able to find the info you need there.
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Dude relax. I wasn't dismissing him all I was doing is suggesting he go to his LBS and get it done there. Hell they could even show him how to do it so he knows for next time.
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Originally Posted by pyroguy_3
Sorry about that bud.