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leaky forks

Post by biobod » Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:09 pm

hi,

i have a problem with pitting on my fork stachions. i have already replaced the seals and rubbed down the pitting with wet n dry paper, but one of my forks is leaking again.

is it worth trying to repair these or should i just replace the stanchions?
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Re: leaky forks

Post by veefer400 » Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:26 pm

Try ebay or this forum for a pair of better forks & swap them over... ;)
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Re: leaky forks

Post by biobod » Mon Jan 31, 2011 11:46 am

thanks good idea but i have advertised on here and had no replies, couldnt find anything on ebay either, does anyone sell these in the uk??
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Re: leaky forks

Post by CMSMJ1 » Mon Jan 31, 2011 11:49 am

Send Geoff33 a PM - he breaks a load of bikes and will 99% have some forks for you..

A top bloke and comes well recommended on here. :rocks:
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Re: leaky forks

Post by biobod » Mon Jan 31, 2011 12:03 pm

i changed my search on ebay from nc30 to vfr400 and i found some. 100 pond a fork so i will have to save up or find a way to fix mine.

has anyone here tried to fill the pitting with liquid metal? is it worth a try?
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Re: leaky forks

Post by biobod » Mon Jan 31, 2011 12:05 pm

thanks CMSMJ1 i will try that...
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Re: leaky forks

Post by CMSMJ1 » Mon Jan 31, 2011 12:08 pm

no worries. Geoff will not be as expensive as £100 I don't think!

He is charliegeoff on ebay too...so check him out ;)
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Re: leaky forks

Post by biobod » Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:26 pm

has anyone ever tried liquid metal or is that a waste of time?
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Re: leaky forks

Post by banoffee » Tue Feb 01, 2011 10:11 am

http://www.pittedforks.co.uk/index.php

used them - great service
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Re: leaky forks

Post by gissmo50 » Tue Feb 01, 2011 10:58 am

ive got a set of forks with the guys mentioned above they are fantastic the first set i sent them the told me one leg had a crease in the so the sent me a second van to pick up an even worse set i had (chrome was flaking of in lumps) been told they should be ready this week and good or better then new would recomend them just on there communication alone
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