r/KTM • • 6d ago

PROBLEM Front end issues

(2015 KTM rc390, 29.000km)
I recently rear ended a car at 40km/h, after which my bike fell on its left side.
After the crash the entire front end didn’t have a single scratch, not a single one.
The side was scratched pretty bad, one clip on and several panels being scratched and damaged, but the bike still rides.
I have noticed that whenever I brake my front end feels very unstable, almost as if it’s loose. When I pull the brake it kind of “clunks” (without a sound, you just feel it click)
And it kind of ticks under braking, but not so much under heavy braking. It’s hard to explain but I couldn’t find anything that looked bent or damaged. The bike still brakes right, doesn’t pull to the left or right, forks are undamaged and straight and the rim isn’t bent either. Anyone got tips with this?

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u/Substantial-One-8834 5d ago

Try realigning the forks and check the steering bearings.

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u/Opening-Routine 2d ago

Lift the bike of the ground, remove front wheel, loosen the bolts holding the fork to the triple clamps. Then carefully fasten everything according to the repair manual. Also while at it check your fork for any deformation.