Hey forum, it's been a while since I've been on here, but now I have a problem that needs your expert advice.
Late last year I got into a slow-mo wreck. I was unhurt, and the bike sustained only minor damage -- knob on the end of the clutch lever broke off, shift lever end bent & rubber torn, and a bit of torsion on the front end. I was able to ride the 40 miles home, no problem.
I got everything fixed except the front end twist. The fork tubes were perfectly straight, but when I got the fork back together and the front wheel back on, the twist was still noticeable.
Here are some pics. Look how sideways that front wheel looks in the first photo! Also notice that if I turn the handlebars just a bit to the left (2nd pic), the front wheel looks mostly normal.
Two questions: First, is this rideable? It's a little cockeyed, but I can easily adjust my riding stance. But is it safe?
Second, where should I look next to fix this, since it's definitely NOT the fork tubes? Triple trees? Casquette?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
Glenn