That exactly where mine broke. I wish I woulda checked it b4 hand.

 

thats why i got 06 636 forks ready to sway into my 03

 

05+ forks will hold up perfect... since they are showa.

 

I changed my forkseals this winter, noticed the lower fork problem. Took a strap wrench and tightened them up after removing the set screw. they seem fine now.

 

Can u make a 03-04 wheel fit into 05-06 forks?

 

yes, but u need 05+ rotors. which fit on 03/04 wheels.. other then that its just a slide in swap. ..

 

aaaaaahhhhh so it is preventable with proper care and maintainence ssssswwwwwweeeeeeetttt

ima be tightening my **** this week end

ive been wondering about this since i heard of the problem:YEAH :YEAH :YEAH :YEAH

 

When did Honda 600's come with slippers? I don't think so!

 

I only got a 1/4 turn but it tightened it right up. I also used a 50 inner tube under the strap / on the fork leg, it grabs better instead of just the strap material.

 

yep good idea ima tighten my **** up ,i am so glad some one took the time to check this out because if you keep them tight i bet you will never have a problem.........

 

Word!!!!!I would feel alot better if I got some new style forks.

 

Yeah, but your should never have to do that. Forks are not supposed to break!!!!

 

i think the factory forgot to tighten em down..

 

they only brake if there loose and have enough play to wiggle around and hog out the hole ,if you can just tighten them and solve the problem then why wouldn't you ????????

 

tightening **** is sooo 2005

 

lol i geuss so ....

 

So.... How do I tighten up my forks? Remove the pinch bolts, and check that bolt at the bottom of the fork?

 

no you actually tighten the part that your axle goes thru on too the fork tube [the chrome part] but there is a set screw that holds it in place so you have to loosen that first....

i havent done it yet but that is what i gather....

 

That's what I did. I put the part where the axle slides through into a vice. Removed the set screw, grabbed a strap wrench, covered the chrome fork leg with a 50 inner tube, put the strap wrench over inner tube and tightened it up.

 

maybe i dont. but last time i checked, im still ridin