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Givin 'Leading link' fork problems

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    Fetch, Rover, Fetch
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    #1

    I have a Pro Flex 856 (which has been sitting for a long time).

    I recently started using it again, this bike has (as mentioned in the
    title) a Girvin suspension fork (I think it is called a leading link
    style fork).

    There is a problem - the coil spring in the suspension is/has been
    dragging on the lower headset cup.

    This drag is:
    - affecting handling - causes the steering to be VERY stiff
    - wearing away the lower headset cup. (it already has a nasty flat spot
    and will have to be replaced).

    my question is:
    what can i do about this??
    How do I increase the space between the coil and the headset there seems
    to be no adjustment available.

    Thanks

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    I have 1 Girvin and 3 Noleen.
    You have to add spacers. Till you
    get it right. I set up
    all my own. You have to be
    smart as the Smart shock.

    I MTB 2004

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  3. Fetch, Rover, Fetch
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    this fork has no rubber baby buggy bumpers - it is a coiled spring
    So I am not sure where/what spacer(s) you are referring to.

    Quoted message said:

    I have 1 Girvin and 3 Noleen.
    You have to add spacers. Till you
    get it right. I set up
    all my own. You have to be
    smart as the Smart shock.

    I MTB 2004

    Report

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