This illustration might help. The way I've checked them after removal is:- Draw a straight line on a piece of board, lay the forks so that the line runs through the top central grease nipple and the center of the mudguard support. Then check the measurements from the line to the wheel spindle lugs. With some careful clamping and a big crow bar, I've pulled them to the correct sizes. Not at all easy if the bend is fore and aft. Ron

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Thanks for that Ron , I will have a go at checking the measurements the way you suggest .
, What I also found was when I fitted the forks back on was the main spring was hard up against the bottom of the steering column , I thought it was probably because there isn’t an engine fitted , no weight to pull it down .Win.

With the forks hanging, the spring will make contact with the headstock. That might also apply with the engine removed and the wheel on the ground. Although I thought the weight of the frame on it's own might be enough to give clearance. I just can't remember. Ron

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Ok Ron that doesn’t sound too much of a problem , I suppose when checking the measurements I could use a String line , that way I wouldn’t have to take the forks off . Always looking for an easy way out me , What do you reckon ?.

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Well I suppose a plumb line or brickies line pulled taught would give an indication of any malalignment. Ron

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