New project, but missing VIN plate

GraemeH said:

Pretty sure it's bad :

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Easy job (for a fabricator).
Secure the frame.
Put the pinch bolt in, tighten it.
Put a big (24" +) adjustable wrench (add a pipe on it for leverage) just inboard of the fork tube, have a friend apply force in the clockwise direction on the fork tube (as depicted in this picture) while you apply force to the adjustable wrench in the same direction.
Check & repeat as necessary.

GraemeH said:

Pretty sure it's bad :

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Without heating, I don't think you will be able to rectify the yoke. Much easier to get another good one.

I am surprised you didn't notice the twist. It's rather evident. A level across the yoke is a necessary check. Never trust used parts!

- Knut