GSA- Tweaked forks

[zman1968]

Hey inmates, I was riding fire roads in So CA and have been improving my skills. Similar to my learning curve in the sport of skiing, I advanced a bit, pushed myself outside of my comfort zone, and crashed from time to time.

This week, I crashed pretty good (or bad) and realized that, aside from breaking some plastic stuff on the front left (no worries there), I also tweaked my forks and it is evident when I look at the triple clamp / handlebars. Right side is 1/4 to 1/2" off. Too late to be sorry or sad; it happened, I'm fine and will keep plugging.

Has anyone dealt with tweaked forks before? How much wallet pain am I looking at? Are there lower cost options, etc? Everything seems to be working fine- suspension is fine, no strange wear patterns on front tire, no components are loose and the brake system / ABS works fine.

Would really appreciate some insight on what the damage is. I'd also like to know if I'm in danger if I continue to ride "as-is." If you want me to post a pic, I will- just hadn't taken one yet.

Cheers. Thanks in advance for your input, mates.

[marc]

Try loosening the lower clamp and bouncing the bike up and down a few times, then tightening the clamp to spec. That is sometimes all that is needed. If your fork tubes are bent, it's another story.

[zman1968]

Thanks for the advice, Marc. I didn't know how quite to do that with the forks, but you were exactly right. Took the bike into BMW and they adjust it back to normal is 5 minutes.

Thanks very much! I am a happy man! Gives me even more confidence in the ruggedness of the bike.