Bending a fork stanchion/tube back

[M.C]

Just trying to gauge whether this is a bad idea or a really bad idea. I'm considering rebuilding the forks I bent a few years back, one of the stanchions is slightly bent:

https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/13/82/47/img_2011.jpg

I read something about you're not meant to bend them back if the metal's creased, the only sign I can see is this (looks like it's from the bottom yoke):
https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/15/13/82/47/img_2012.jpg

Thoughts?

[chris-red]

If you are rebuilding anyway get a new Stanchion.

In my experience Fork Straightening is ~£90, New OEM Stanchions are ~£150

The main reason I have had forks straightened is so I don't spend the time rebuilding them and I don't have to fork out(geddit) for new seals/bushes oil etc.

I've had it done 3 times and never had a problem. I would advise against non OEM Stanchions though. I bought some from ABE in Woolwich. Within a year they had some fairly severe rust. They were under warrenty so I returned them and they rechromed them for me (and didn't seem happy about doing it) This was a pain as it took weeks todo and I had to replace seals etc. etc.

I've never had trouble with OEM stanchions.
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[M.C]

I have a Tarozzi Paolo & Franco stanchion (are they any good?) for the other fork that was badly bent, getting another one would make it an uneconomical repair*.

I found a place a while ago that rebuilt forks for £60, I was hoping if I took them a single loose stanchion they'd straighten it for a score or something

*I was originally going to rebuild the forks ages ago, then I realised both forks were bent (one looked straight on the bike) and a used pair came up on eBay.

[chris-red]

[M.C]

Good point I tried to flog it on ebay but no one wanted to buy it.

Can't remember precisely the place, I think it was in Greenwich if that helps Isn't this someone on here? https://www.motoliner.com/motorcycle-fork-yoke-straightening.php (£72 for both assembled).

I got some athena fork seals and some crappy Chinese dust seals as they came with fork protectors

Edit: think it was ABE

[chris-red]

[M.C]

There's a definite lip when you run your finger over it. I just remembered I asked the same question when I was repairing the bike https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=292947

[Paulf]

It maybe my eyes, they are old, but is that a crack if so new is your only option. If not straightening to correct more than couple of mm at centre run out is pushing it and risk a real crack .The steel they are made out of if oem is a tensile steel and they are not very malleable and could surface crack then over a period of use fracture usually at a interesting time for the rider. If you insist on straightening take to an expert who know how far you can straighten bent fork legs.

[Baggyman]

[kgm]

I'd suggest that's too far gone. Mine were about the same and the recommended place (can't remember the name) advised against it, which is what I thought they'd say tbh. I went for new OEM.

[M.C]

It's more like a deep scratch. Bike's an MT-03. Best option might be to try and sell the stanchion I do have on eBay again (just a bit cheaper), keep the rough forks on the bike and sell/throw away the bent ones.

Only other option might be if an FZ6 (S1) stanchion would fit, but the chances of finding a cheap pair in good condition's probably fairly slim. Part numbers are different, 5YK... vs 5VK

[sickpup]

[M.C]