How do I Sraighten the front forks

Poppagonzo · Post by **Poppagonzo** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 1:13 am

please help my wife hit a curb and went flying one way the bike another, and now the front forks and handlebar are off by about 1inch any help with any links where I can get help or drwings on how to fix this myself
Thanks

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 12:57 pm

On a recent group ride, one member went down and his headset/forks were misaligned. The ride leader did what you'd do with a bicycle: clamp the wheel firmly and shove the headset back where it's supposed to be. Give it a try. Being bigger than a typical 10-speed, you might need to find a clever way of holding / chocking the front wheel rather than just between your ankles, but the headset should turn.

Neurotic-Hapi-Snak · Post by **Neurotic-Hapi-Snak** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 3:03 pm

I believe you just have to remove the headset bolt, realign, and replace the bolt. Although I would remove the headset to check for damage to the slot in the steering column or bolt. Your steering column (fork) may also be bent, it's not unheard of. You might want to check Modern Vespa Not So Modern.

Should be a black plastic cover over this hole.

http://www.scooterhelp.com/tips/body/fork.bearings.html