leaky forks
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biobod
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leaky forks
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?
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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veefer400
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Re: leaky forks
Try ebay or this forum for a pair of better forks & swap them over... 
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biobod
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Re: leaky forks
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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CMSMJ1
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Re: leaky forks
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.
A top bloke and comes well recommended on here.
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The V4 is the law..
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The V4 is the law..
NC30 - No9 - my old mate
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biobod
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Re: leaky forks
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?
has anyone here tried to fill the pitting with liquid metal? is it worth a try?
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biobod
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Re: leaky forks
thanks CMSMJ1 i will try that...
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CMSMJ1
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Re: leaky forks
no worries. Geoff will not be as expensive as £100 I don't think!
He is charliegeoff on ebay too...so check him out
He is charliegeoff on ebay too...so check him out
IMPERATOR REX ANGLORUM
The V4 is the law..
NC30 - No9 - my old mate
The V4 is the law..
NC30 - No9 - my old mate
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biobod
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Re: leaky forks
has anyone ever tried liquid metal or is that a waste of time?
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banoffee
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Re: leaky forks
attention 2 detail - bike valeting and more
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gissmo50
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Re: leaky forks
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