What ever could it be??

[actionjackson]

WRT : suzuki SJ50QT
Hey all, Had a very minor acident on my scooter and it was dropped and since then the front wheel is now on an angle (still rideable) when i loosen the front wheel bolts the wheel straightens but as soon as tension comes back on the wheel skews to one side.
The thing that i am wondering is that it was just serviced and had a new speedo cable put in (assume front wheel taken off) could something be missing or would i be right to presume in the drop it has bent the front forks?

Many thanks

[craisin]

If the wheel was buckled you would see it if you spun the wheel while it was on the centre stand.
Go to a mate place get one to spin and one to eye it up

[Sable]

Twisted or bent forks/axle

[Murray]

Bent or twisted axle

[craisin]

Bent or twisted axle

was going to say that yesterday.
Take the Axle bolt out and roll it on a flat surface with the bolthead hanging over the edge of the flat surface and you will see if its bent.
Or you could use a good steel ruler

[FJRider]

(still rideable)

Translation ... you STILL ride it.

Even if it can be ridden, does not guarantee it is safe to do so. Pleading poverty, ignorance, or need ... is no reason to justify continuing to ride it ... untill it's been properly checked out.

The life ... and pain you save ... could be your own.