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chris-red
Have you considered a TDM?



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PostPosted: 01:06 - 18 Sep 2008    Post subject: Bent forks Reply with quote
I have 2 bikes now with bent forks, I'm wondering if they can be straightened. Both are bent just under the bottom yoke.
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MarJay
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PostPosted: 06:36 - 18 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Personally I wouldn't bother. It doesn't cost much more to get pattern replacements.

https://www.allbikeengineering.co.uk/html/forks.html[/url]
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G
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PostPosted: 07:29 - 18 Sep 2008    Post subject: Re: Bent forks Reply with quote
As above, you can, however I usually just keep an eye on ebay.
Can often buy a pair of complete straight forks for less; then sell the bent ones for a little too usually!
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chris-red
Have you considered a TDM?



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PostPosted: 13:01 - 18 Sep 2008    Post subject: Re: Bent forks Reply with quote
It's a little hard as TDM parts neevr seem to come up on ebay the don't are to old to crash them I think! the speed four is not so hard to get parts for, as mosh triumph RWU forks fit

Karma Karma for that Website MJ loooks good Thumbs Up
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Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.
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TUG
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PostPosted: 14:52 - 18 Sep 2008    Post subject: Re: Bent forks Reply with quote
chris-red wrote:
It's a little hard as TDM parts neevr seem to come up on ebay the don't are to old to crash them I think! the speed four is not so hard to get parts for, as mosh triumph RWU forks fit

Karma Karma for that Website MJ loooks good Thumbs Up

Is that site sellers of forks or straighten them?
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MarJay
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PostPosted: 17:20 - 18 Sep 2008    Post subject: Re: Bent forks Reply with quote
XlonewolfX wrote:

Is that site sellers of forks or straighten them?


Both I think.

I got TT600 stanchions from ABE and they were very good. Thumbs Up Smile
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Kickstart
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PostPosted: 17:25 - 18 Sep 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi

You should be able to get someone to straighten them for you for a lot less than a pair of replacement stanchions. But it depends on how bent they are and whether the legs have creased.

All the best

Keith
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TUG
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PostPosted: 17:30 - 18 Sep 2008    Post subject: Re: Bent forks Reply with quote
MarJay wrote:
XlonewolfX wrote:

Is that site sellers of forks or straighten them?


Both I think.

I got TT600 stanchions from ABE and they were very good. Thumbs Up Smile

Thanks marjay, how much they set you back? need some for um... well any bike i own cos i bend them instantly Embarassed I deffo need prep the FZR for sale now as steve wants it.
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MarJay
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PostPosted: 17:31 - 18 Sep 2008    Post subject: Re: Bent forks Reply with quote
XlonewolfX wrote:

Thanks marjay, how much they set you back? need some for um... well any bike i own cos i bend them instantly Embarassed I deffo need prep the FZR for sale now as steve wants it.
Wolf


Was about £80 I think, but much cheaper than Triumph ones...
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chris-red
Have you considered a TDM?



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PostPosted: 18:16 - 18 Sep 2008    Post subject: Re: Bent forks Reply with quote
MarJay wrote:
XlonewolfX wrote:

Thanks marjay, how much they set you back? need some for um... well any bike i own cos i bend them instantly Embarassed I deffo need prep the FZR for sale now as steve wants it.
Wolf


Was about £80 I think, but much cheaper than Triumph ones...


The Speed Four forks are the same as the TT600 so all should be cool. excellent Very Happy
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Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.
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