Pot-type bush end play.

steve'o · Nov 20, 2018

I have found some end play in the 2 pot-type(BMW name) rose joints in the fork bridge. Just wondered if this is normal as at about £60 each I'm a bit reluctant to change them.
They were quite rusted and stiff to start but now move freely, but have more end play than I would expect.
Any cheaper alternatives or is it a BMW only part?

Slipperyeel · Nov 20, 2018

steve'o said:
I have found some end play in the 2 pot-type(BMW name) rose joints in the fork bridge.

What are these 'rose joints' on the fork bridge?

I have no idea what you're talking about. Maybe someone else knows?

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mikeyboy · Nov 20, 2018

AFAIK,bmw part only,
Not ideal to have any play as it will make the steering a bit vague

steve'o · Nov 20, 2018

They are the 2 bushes that the top of the girls sit in.

Beebop · Nov 21, 2018

I had to replace mine about 2 years ago, managed to get them off a crashed bike, but yes
for what they are, the price is somewhat over the top.

Steptoe · Nov 21, 2018

steve'o said:
They are the 2 bushes that the top of the girls sit in.

Do you mean the top yolk fork stanchion bushes ?.

steve'o · Nov 21, 2018

Steptoe said:
Do you mean the top yolk fork stanchion bushes ?.

Yes, they have end play, rotate freely with no side movement.

Steptoe · Nov 21, 2018

steve'o said:
Yes, they have end play, rotate freely with no side movement.

What end play ? You do know that you can grip the fork stanchion and twist it around, and that's perfectly normal.

Pot-type bush end play.

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Steptoe

What a waste.

steve'o

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Steptoe

What a waste.

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