Hey,
I have a 2003 manitou dorado and have serious problems with my dorado crowns. When i put the top crown on, the fork compresses fine without tightening the screws. Once i tighten the screws, the fork does not compress at all. note: when putting the top crown on, I had to take all the bolts out and "strecth/pull/yank" the crown's leg area as the crown's entire width did not look like they would fit the width between the 2 legs. Are dorado crowns supposed to be "stretched/yanked" to fit the 2 legs or do i have the wrong sized crown? Im beggining to think I recieved the wrong dorado top crown and maybe this crown is from a 2002 or 2001 year. is there any difference between these years in terms of crown sizing? Secondly, if i have a crack in my lower dorado crown, could i possibly take it to a welder to have them fix the crack or would it just weaken it even more? Also, if anyone has top or bottom dorado crowns for sale, please pm me or contact me...you would be my lifesaver!!! let me know as always what u guys have thanks so much.
I have a 2003 manitou dorado and have serious problems with my dorado crowns. When i put the top crown on, the fork compresses fine without tightening the screws. Once i tighten the screws, the fork does not compress at all. note: when putting the top crown on, I had to take all the bolts out and "strecth/pull/yank" the crown's leg area as the crown's entire width did not look like they would fit the width between the 2 legs. Are dorado crowns supposed to be "stretched/yanked" to fit the 2 legs or do i have the wrong sized crown? Im beggining to think I recieved the wrong dorado top crown and maybe this crown is from a 2002 or 2001 year. is there any difference between these years in terms of crown sizing? Secondly, if i have a crack in my lower dorado crown, could i possibly take it to a welder to have them fix the crack or would it just weaken it even more? Also, if anyone has top or bottom dorado crowns for sale, please pm me or contact me...you would be my lifesaver!!! let me know as always what u guys have thanks so much.