Fork Straightening?

[RocketeerRat]

Hey guys, I have a little problem.. The forks on my Monark are bent a smidge. Looks like someone ran into something pretty hard, the front wheel is a replacement so it makes sense. I hope the pic is clear enough to show the damage. The bend is only about five degrees so I'm wondering if its something that I could straighten out. I'm trying to figure the best way to straighten it out but if you guys have any ideas let me know. I have visions of tubes and clamps and bfh's... Would it even be a good idea to straighten it? I'd rather not snap the steering tube off. I would appreciate any help! Thanks.

 

[Rat Rod]

My LBS has a tool to do this...you may check with yours.

 

[elvis51]

definately check with the LBS about it.

you should also check out this link, RatRod would probably appreciate it man.

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=12731&p=127863&hilit=signature#p127863

although that picture is pretty cool rocketeer. thanks dude

Easy E

 

[RocketeerRat]

Thanks for the help guys... Shows you how much I visit the local bike shop! I'll give them a call in the morning.

Sorry about the sig.. I havnt been here since the change in policy, its fixed now.

 

[elvis51]

thanks man. and im not even a site mod! lol just tryin to help out. thats a really nice lookin bike ya got there.

Easy E

 

[Anonymous]

The Rocketeer was a Great movie!

I like your slogan too.

 

[Tempe-Terror]

Here is a link to my method.

http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3905&p=38105#p38105

 

[fast eddie]

i think tempe terror touched onsomething very important in his thread, and that is testing!
that made me laugh out loud bro!

 

[RocketeerRat]

I talked to the LBS today and they wont straighten the fork because they are afraid it will be weaker, liability something, something, etc... but they would gladly sell me a shiny new fork that totally wouldnt match the bike!

idk if I even want to bother straightening it, doesnt seem to effect the ride at all and it only hits the frame on 90 degree turns. Plus, I'd rather have a springer! lol ...now only if I could find one. :roll: