Inch gap on fork clamps for timbersled ski

[shadbehnke]

So I bought a used kit and when I mount it up, where the holes line up on the front clamps are about an inch higher then being flush to the bottom of the forks...will this cause issues?

Should I somehow fill them and drill new ones, or is this ok?

Thanks

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

So I bought a used kit and when I mount it up, where the holes line up on the front clamps are about an inch higher then being flush to the bottom of the forks...will this cause issues?

Should I somehow fill them and drill new ones, or is this ok?

Thanks

Just drill new ones.

 

[shadbehnke]

Just drill new ones.

Right, that's the simple answer but I was worried about the holes being so close. Didn't know if that matters

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

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[Sheetmetalfab]

If it’s an inch away it should be fine. (Based on your title)

Based on your picture it looks to be 1/2” off max.

You should think about what angle you want the spindle before drilling.

(Getting that correct is critical for handling)








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[shadbehnke]

Alright I'll have to mount it up again and see, this was a quick mock up to make sure all parts were there and fit correctly. Then I put the dirt stuff back on.

Now getting anxious for snow so just wanted to see what people though. If anything I'll get an aluminum plate and fill the holes and cover them on the inside for a safe measure.

 

[M5-]

It would be nice if those clamp bolts rode in a slot and then a had some kind of locking mechanism so a guy could adjust the trail of the ski. You only really get one chance to get the ski placement correct when you drill the holes then you are screwed if its off. Might have to design something for that.


M5

 

[needpowder]

I had two holes in mine that were touching but there was a little bit of material in between them in the middle. Held all season. I say go for it.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

I had two holes in mine that were touching but there was a little bit of material in between them in the middle. Held all season. I say go for it.

Yep i have similar.

Do your forks first. (Springs or air or nothing)

Then shoot for 1” of trail from ski pivot bolt to fork axle bolt.

Fyi an aftermarket Polaris gripper rubber (gulfi, durapro) cut down fits perfectly in the timbersled ski saddle.

Tighten up the flopppy ski tip. (Huge handling improvement)

 

[Answ3r]

It would be nice if those clamp bolts rode in a slot and then a had some kind of locking mechanism so a guy could adjust the trail of the ski. You only really get one chance to get the ski placement correct when you drill the holes then you are screwed if its off. Might have to design something for that.


M5

You would need some kind of adjustment for the lower ski rubber too, as that screws up the front/aft pressure.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

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