Fork crown race loose fit

THEFALLGUY · Sep 28, 2013

Hi Chaps

I have a set of accutrax forks, looks like the raised area that the crown race gets pressed onto has worn away abit so now the now i can slide on the race with my fingers. Does anyone know any tips to add more material to tighten it up? I have tried 3 different races, including a new xt one all just push on.

Cheers

Ted

Woz · Sep 28, 2013

Cut a strip off an AL beer can? Would be about 0.1mm thick and soft enough to comply to the round shape.

Boscarn · Sep 28, 2013

Hi,
If the forks have a metal seat for the crown race and it is loose, the best method is to go around the race seat with a punch. The raised areas will grip the race, I have not had long term satisfaction using shims.
I would advise going around the race seat twice, a few mm apart and offset the punch holes to maximise the raised area.
This is a well tried and tested method of fixing this problem.

Rampage · Sep 28, 2013

How loose?
Slightly loose or rallying around loose?

minor_LEGEND · Sep 28, 2013

As above, if slightly loose you can 'punch' with a dot punch around the area. The race should go on tighter.

THEFALLGUY · Sep 28, 2013

Cool thanks for the tips, i can push the race on but it doesnt wobble around. I will try the punch method.

THEFALLGUY · Sep 29, 2013

Worked a treat many thanks

Fork crown race loose fit

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