stantions have to match the forks unless you replace the entrie fork internals (lower legs can swap between models) but the internetals require maching stations.Icemaestro wrote:Ahh :-) the fork seals do need doing after sitting for 12 years...(also, very slight bits of rust in the travel area...thoughts? Hoping not to have to replace the stanchions, but if I did, do they need to be from the latter model forks, or can I take them from an 89 bike?
Scotch bright the legs up, if it starts leaking then put of clear nail polish in any pitting and buff it smooth with some 2000 wet and dry, should hold you over until you get some new stantions.
and as above, maybe a crash or something bent the rad or it was installed wrong and the vibration has caused it to eat away, ive seen an aftermarket exhaust wear away a genny case in 1 ride out after fitting!
lumiweld is a good cheap permnant repair if you can get the metal hot enough and doesnt require welding gear (an oxy propane / o2 torch is useful but ive managed it with a couple of blow lamps and a helper before to good effect) look it up on youtube for a vide on how to use it.
if your planning on replaceing the cover then jb weld it for now and make sure nothing can vibrate / rub against it on re-assmebly.
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