Distance between forks and header?

Sharkride · October 3rd, 2015, 01:27 PM

So my 20010 was wrecked really bad. And the forks are bent. So when replacing the forks and triples what is the correct distance they should be. Is there away to measure? I just want to make sure the frame didn't take a blow as well before I spend anymore money.

DmbShn41 · October 4th, 2015, 02:53 AM

Do you have the service manual by chance? Not saying that this particular measurement would be in here, but it would certainly cover the re-assembly of this area, and may have something related to frame.

I'll try to find a link, but def look in the NinjaWiki.

Ghostt · October 4th, 2015, 04:30 AM

Look at the triple tree neck, and the welds that attaches to the frame.

Also take some pictures and post here, so we can see, and offer our opinion.

SLOWn60 · October 4th, 2015, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

I have my 300 back and it's completely straight!

Gerry Piazza of GP Frame and Wheel in Woodland, CA did all the straightening. Great guy who did nice work at a very fair price. He also guarantees his work and said if I find anything off later, he'd fix it. I would recommend him to anyone who needs stuff straightened

TGerry described my bike as banana shaped because of how bent it was lol. Front end was 6 inches off from center. The corner of the bracket shown in the second picture had been completely bashed in to the point where it was pinching in the undertail and made it hard to remove. The tail was also off from center. Definitely an improvement now!

He did mention that the races of the steering head bearings were dented from the impact though and while it's rideable, the steering will be loose and just not very good. Looks like I'll have to get those tapered bearings earlier than expected.

This shop is near you. maybe see if your frame is safe to use as is or needs some repair

Sharkride · October 6th, 2015, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLOWn60

This shop is near you. maybe see if your frame is safe to use as is or needs some repair

Not as close as you think. Plus I would need to know a basic price before I commit to the drive. But I will have someone look at it.mjust seems the frames and what not were that strong.

October 3rd, 2015, 01:27 PM	#1
Sharkride ninjette.org member Name: Sharkey Location: Sf bay area Join Date: Sep 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2010 ninja 250 Posts: 127	Distance between forks and header? So my 20010 was wrecked really bad. And the forks are bent. So when replacing the forks and triples what is the correct distance they should be. Is there away to measure? I just want to make sure the frame didn't take a blow as well before I spend anymore money. __________________________________________________ Never rode a motorcycle but own 2

October 4th, 2015, 02:53 AM	#2
DmbShn41 Wannabe Reborn Name: Unregistered Location: Cincy Ohio Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 302	Do you have the service manual by chance? Not saying that this particular measurement would be in here, but it would certainly cover the re-assembly of this area, and may have something related to frame. I'll try to find a link, but def look in the NinjaWiki. __________________________________________________ " If you're here to show off and prove that your crotch rocket is faster than my Harley, you can leave now. "

October 4th, 2015, 04:30 AM	#3
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	Look at the triple tree neck, and the welds that attaches to the frame. Also take some pictures and post here, so we can see, and offer our opinion. __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

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