09-07-2018, 10:10 AM | #91 |
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Did you slide it down as low to the fender as you could? If you look at the forks ,you will see they are in a V ,meaning they are a larger diameter up nearer the headlight than they are down near the fender - they aren't " straight" if you get what i mean from end to end. I had the same issue when i tried to use my second one as mounts for my oil cooler radiator up high, they too small, but it fits perfectly down low near the fender, that's likely what it is.
If it was too small even down low near fender then thats a new one on me, mine went right on.
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09-07-2018, 03:28 PM | #92 | |
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New oil cooler came out great, no oil leaks now and looks better Last edited by Chinabike; 12-23-2018 at 03:31 PM. |
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09-08-2018, 02:56 AM | #95 |
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Till me about it! If you are going to put it up higher on the fork, you will need to do a far mount of grinding. Unless i got a irregular/bad one but honestly don't think so. I think i'm going to grind more to fit better but i need a dremel. I used a file, took forever....Looks cool thought.
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09-08-2018, 10:10 AM | #96 |
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Yeah mang that new oil cooler looks hawt , i particularly like the hoses with those heat guard spring wrap.,makes it look trick !
I guess the fork brace fit variation ought not surprise us much what with these being China bikes as well as the brace coming from China ,the Bike manufacturers buy parts from various Suppliers even for the same piece and pretty much use whatever is available / cheap atm so there is a lot of variation ,even on the same model from same maker ,learning to "make it work" is part of owning a China bike to some degree but hell I don't mind that's part of what made me choose one, building and tinkering are what i like to do as much as riding !
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09-09-2018, 01:32 AM | #97 |
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I would change the oil cooler to have the lines run on the bottom. If you leave it up top means oil will always be in the cooler and can't drain. Especially for oil changes.
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09-10-2018, 09:28 AM | #98 |
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How's the fork brace? Any issue with the front wheel fender hitting it when you hit a bump?
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09-10-2018, 06:24 PM | #99 |
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Not sure why it wouldn't drain, The cooler is mounted high.
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I have it on pretty good, seems sturdy Haven't seen anything in steering improvements. Last edited by Chinabike; 09-11-2018 at 12:02 AM. |
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09-15-2018, 07:33 PM | #101 | |
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But even after grinding its still doesn't fit right. |
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09-15-2018, 10:45 PM | #102 |
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Just got my fork brace yesterday and it doesn't fit either. the machined parts look ok but they put bolts in the clamps that have no heads on them, wtf! I'll figure out something.
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09-16-2018, 03:50 AM | #103 | |
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i messed with mine for so long then said fk it, frustrated Let me know what you do. |
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09-16-2018, 11:57 AM | #104 |
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Could we get...
Could we get a Vader owner and a Hellcat owner to measure the diameter of the forks? Harbor Frieght sells a digital caliper for under $20.
Thanks!
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09-16-2018, 02:22 PM | #105 | |
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