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#1 Post-crash fork problem! Is it still safe?
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10-03-2008, 01:04 AMIt`s me again.
Friend, I have a question. As a result of my accident, the detent stop in the lower triple clamp of my Qingqi Motard broke. That aluminum part (and the entire lower clamp) seems made of very brittle aluminum and it`s kind of thin. The defect left an ovoid-shaped hole of some 1.0 by 0.75 cm. The squarish tab that makes a stop (the one located in the steering stem) also bent and then broke in an attempt to straighten it. That left my bike (still unridden since the accident) with a lot (lots more) of steering radius than ever, and with the obvious consequence of not being able to steer-lock it. My main concern is, though: Could the defect left in the lower triple clamp, as I described it above, weaken the clamp to the extent of making riding dangerous (I mean the risk of it suddenly break)?
To change it I would have to buy the entire lower clamp, bearings and steering shaft; too expensive a proposition.
Your answer / opinions (and from any of the C-Moto friends) will be really appreciated.
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10-03-2008, 01:53 PM
Moto-D,
You give a good description of the problem but it it would still be good to post some photos if you have some so we can see the extent of the damage.
In general, whenever the clamps take a hit like that they should be carefully inspected. Any serious deformity in the metal would usually mean immediate replacement.
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10-11-2008, 09:33 AM
MotoDrunken,
you said you have the supermoto correct? in the united states it has a 2 year warranty.
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10-11-2008, 05:57 PM
Volks,
The damage was a result from an accident.
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10-14-2008, 01:27 AMThank you Volks for your imput, but as Carl said, the damage my bike suffered was inflicted by an accident I get involved into. I almost lose myas a result. I have not had the chance to get some photos `cause I´ve been really busy lately. I will send some as soon as I can. Ride safely brothers!.
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10-18-2008, 09:07 AM
ah. roger that. show some pics of the bike before the mishap then!
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