angonemoto
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- Chicago, USA
So, I am confounded on the fork covers of my 68 GT AE.
Facing the headlight, the left fork cover lays about 3 MM shy of the triple clamp steering head. I can't see how to raise it or tighten it. Apologies to IAG as I just don't see what it is that holds it. If its is the circlip shown here in the diagram that you were trying to explain to me, then now I get it and it appears the fork has to come out to check. For 3mm of aesthetic symmetry, I may choose to ignore this until another time, especially if the part isn't available anymore.
The other fork cover is as odd. It is up to the triple clamp, no gap, but when facing the headlight at the bottom edge it is almost touching the outside of the fork tube assembly. Could it be bent from a drop or is something not tightened down correctly?
Lastly. Facing the headlight it appears the entire wheel assembly including the fender is a bit over to the left of center. I haven't noticed this before but now it's obvious. The bike tracks well and goes down the road straight without hands on the bars so I am not sure if its a problem or not. Anyone have a shot of their GT from the front I can look at to compare? Here are two shots to show how far the fend is over and an attempt to place a grid to show horizontal and vertical references. This is from a camera phone so its not perfect but you can see the alignment gap on the right of the top of the fender. This is botched up, right? I'll check in the am to check the gaps of the fender around the wheel. If it is bent, is it easy enough to use a wooden drift to ease it over while attached or should I do something else to square it up. It's been raining most of the day so this post could have been avoided if I was out riding.
Facing the headlight, the left fork cover lays about 3 MM shy of the triple clamp steering head. I can't see how to raise it or tighten it. Apologies to IAG as I just don't see what it is that holds it. If its is the circlip shown here in the diagram that you were trying to explain to me, then now I get it and it appears the fork has to come out to check. For 3mm of aesthetic symmetry, I may choose to ignore this until another time, especially if the part isn't available anymore.
The other fork cover is as odd. It is up to the triple clamp, no gap, but when facing the headlight at the bottom edge it is almost touching the outside of the fork tube assembly. Could it be bent from a drop or is something not tightened down correctly?
Lastly. Facing the headlight it appears the entire wheel assembly including the fender is a bit over to the left of center. I haven't noticed this before but now it's obvious. The bike tracks well and goes down the road straight without hands on the bars so I am not sure if its a problem or not. Anyone have a shot of their GT from the front I can look at to compare? Here are two shots to show how far the fend is over and an attempt to place a grid to show horizontal and vertical references. This is from a camera phone so its not perfect but you can see the alignment gap on the right of the top of the fender. This is botched up, right? I'll check in the am to check the gaps of the fender around the wheel. If it is bent, is it easy enough to use a wooden drift to ease it over while attached or should I do something else to square it up. It's been raining most of the day so this post could have been avoided if I was out riding.
or pull them off.
