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Dan_Davies
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PostPosted: 14:08 - 25 Sep 2011    Post subject: could be expensive?? Reply with quote
afternoon all, just took part in the mag demo's, found that my right handlebar was vibrating like hell, came back and was locking up the bike when i noticed a crack at the bottom of my right fork? could this be expensive?? going to take it into the garage tommorow.
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andy_uk
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PostPosted: 18:07 - 25 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Is it a load bearing part that has cracked?
If not then a decent ali welding shop should be able to sort it. (£20 when I got mine done)
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Dan_Davies
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PostPosted: 19:27 - 25 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
its like where the nut is, that goes through the wheel, just below that, cracked all the way down "/
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andy_uk
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PostPosted: 19:56 - 25 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you can take the fork off and strip it down, it would be worth trying a reputable aluminium welder. They'll soon tell you if it's safe to do.
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HD
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PostPosted: 20:02 - 25 Sep 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
If its your left one, it'll cost you £30 and a bit of a pain in the ass to swap the rest over but it is cheaper than a set of forks:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-SV650-Left-Hand-Front-Bottom-Fork-/290410473993?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item439dd02a09#ht_500wt_969

Otherwise, just give what andy said a shot!

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