AJS & Matchless Owners Club

Hi Everyone
I'm rebuilding a 1929 M6 and am currently at the 'take everything apart and see what needs doing' phase.
I've never worked on girder forks before and am a bit cautious about any stored energy that may be in the spring when I release it.
Is this something to be concerned about If so, what is the technique for releasing the spring gradually
Cheers
Tim

It depends how you wish to use the bike. Tighten it for high speed. You may not want it solid as a rock. Loosen it off, you may not want it bouncing too much. do a few tests round bends to get it right.

Welcome, Tim.
I know little about girder forks but there's this guide to renovation in Christians Archive which may be useful.

http://archives.jampot.dk/technical/Sus ... tion_1.pdf