no stops for fork tubes, CB350

[John72]

I'm getting ready to assemble the front end and noticed there are no stops for the fork tubes in top bridge and they slide through. I thought there would be one.

Am I missing something?

THX

 

[ancientdad]

I'm getting ready to assemble the front end and noticed there are no stops for the fork tubes in top bridge and they slide through. I thought there would be one.

Am I missing something?

THX

No, that's the way they are made and you simply clamp the tubes in the steering stem and top bridge so they're both equal height.

You put this question in the right sub-forum, but please remember to mention it's a 350 or put your bike in your signature so we don't have to go to your profile to know which bike you're talking about.

 

[John72]

I'm confused. I took these steps to post?

• Forums
• 250, 350 and 360 (CB, CL, CJ, SL) - 1968-1976
• Steering, Suspension and Frame

 

[ancientdad]

I'm confused. I took these steps to post?

• Forums
• 250, 350 and 360 (CB, CL, CJ, SL) - 1968-1976
• Steering, Suspension and Frame

Yes, you did all that correctly, but what if you'd bought a different bike recently but hadn't mentioned it? It could be a CB/CL250K, a CB/CL/SL350K or a CB/CL/CJ250/360 and would still fit in this category, but we would not know and not all the front forks on each of them are the same.

 

[John72]

OK

1972 CB350

the top hardware on the top bridge is secured with a flat washer and a nut. There is no locking washer or double nut?
Has there been an an issue of the nut vibrating loose? I plan to use blue locktite.

THX

 

[EzPete]

OK

1972 CB350

the top hardware on the top bridge is secured with a flat washer and a nut. There is no locking washer or double nut?
Has there been an an issue of the nut vibrating loose? I plan to use blue locktite.

THX

Nope. By the time that’s torqued down it’s plenty. Surprising amount of clamping force between the multiple points.

 

[ancientdad]

OK

1972 CB350

the top hardware on the top bridge is secured with a flat washer and a nut. There is no locking washer or double nut?
Has there been an an issue of the nut vibrating loose? I plan to use blue locktite.

THX

If properly torqued, I've never seen one come loose on its own. This is the order of parts for the required fasteners each side, and hopefully you have a pair of #8 D-shaped special washers that prevent cracking the fork clamp.

 

[John72]

Yes, I have all the hardware and parts. Just making sure before I assemble.

Thank guys!!!