If tubes appear bent, roll them to be sure. Or clamp in vice and put a dial indicator on and rotate the tube. Bent triples can be found by removing the front axel. If it's hard to line up (the front axel) and the forks aren't bent, you triples need to be straightened or replaced.Similarly, you may ask, how do you straighten a bent triple tree?
The best way to straighten a triple tree in this common condition is to assemble the tree and crown onto the bike and install 2 brand-new naked stantion tubes (with snug top caps and pinch bolts). By simple observation of the parallelism you can tell which tube has been pushed back.
Secondly, how much does it cost to fix bent forks? Anywhere from $50 to $1000 if you bent the forks.
Also know, how do you untwist a motorcycle fork?
Check your front axle to see if it's bent. For the front end loosen the front front axle and pump the suspension a few times, see if things look/feel better. Next step, loosen the front axle and the T-clamp pinch bolts then snug up the top two enough to pump the front end.
Can bent motorcycle forks be straightened?
One rule of thumb is if you can SEE the bend, it's probably too bad to straighten. The old metal moving thing. The main reason we straightened tubes was to try and smooth out suspension action. A slight stick as the suspension moved was usually the only sign of problems.
How do I know if I have bent handlebars?
Check for obvious signs of bending such as cracked paint or metal. If these are present, the bars are definitely bent. The bars should be symmetrical, so you'll want to get an angle finder. You can place it on each bend of the handlebar and compare the angle with the same bend on the opposite side.How do you fix a bent fork on a dirt bike?
Inspect the front of your bike for damage. If the front wheel isn't aligned with the front fender, then it's necessary to straighten the front end. Start by removing the front number plate with an 8mm T-handle wrench. Then loosen the bottom triple clamp pinch bolts with a 10mm wrench until they are finger-tight.How do you measure fork tubes?
Fork Tube Lengtth Meaure your tubes from the very top portion of the slider (Fork leg if you will!) to the top of the fork tube not to include the fork cap. Stock length should be 12.5".How much does a motorcycle alignment cost?
Motorcycle alignment cost is not outrageous — in many parts of the country you can have it done for less than $75 — but honestly, because it's a simple process, you can probably do it on your own.Why does my motorcycle pull to the right?
A motorcycle may pull to one side while on the road because of a misalignment between the handlebars and the front tire which is usually caused by misaligned front forks. A pull to one side can also be caused by wear on one side of the front tire as well as an unbalanced front tire. 
