Author Topic: Ceriani forks on 1972 TR6C axle adapter problem  (Read 2507 times)

Offline Wick Humble

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Ceriani forks on 1972 TR6C axle adapter problem
« on: January 13, 2013, 09:09:03 PM »
We bought a 1972 TR6C that has been modified (regular street exhaust, HD Ceriani forks with flat-track steering head, etc.) that has been stored not-running for ten years.  Its forks are adapted to the conical hub without the TRO1 kit that Ceriani offered; the pull-through axle depends on a hunk of old 1-1/2" water pipe and an oversized nylock nut to keep the spacing, and it doesn't work.  Our brake plate isn't square to the wheel, and we can't be sure the bearings are really going to stay in place, in a worst-case scenario.  Naturally, we want this classic to be as safe and functional as possible, so can't proceed until we get the right parts.  
I found the illustration and listing of the parts in a vintage catalog, so I'm pretty sure I know what we have, etc. We've had no luck with the Ceriani website; are they still in business?
 Does anyone know of the existence of the original adapter kit, or how to machine parts to simulate it safely?  Also, we'd like to add the Ceriani steering tension adjuster to the steering head, if possible.
The forks are a very nice upgrade to this scooter, and we don't want to go backwards in that sense.  Anyone have a similar setup, or know a solution?
Wick Humble, Chico CA
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Re: Ceriani forks on 1972 TR6C axle adapter problem
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2013, 12:04:10 PM »
I think you would be very lucky indeed to find a suitable "adapter kit" that really fits your setup without needing any modifying.
What you basically need are a front axle that fits your forks and a spacer of the right dimensions to position your wheel centrally in the forks - not that hard to do if you have access to a lathe.
Show pictures of the parts you have with the relevant dimensions and it will be much easier to determine what needs to be done

Cheers
Andy