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rlkarren
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Bent forks

Post by rlkarren »

Is it possible to straighten inner fork tubes? And how would you go about it? Pretty sure it would involve a hydraulic press and dial gauge.

Unless someone has a set of inner fork tubes for a 93 Super Rat, this may be my only option and am curious how someone in a similar situation would resolve the issue.

Thanks,

Roger
rtboone
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Re: Bent forks

Post by rtboone »

Roger
I've had good results using a hydraulic press. Just be careful and go slow to avoid flat spots. Check often with a straight edge and or spinning the tubes on a flat surface. You should be able to get the tubes fairly straight again if they are't bent too badly to begin with.

Good luck

Tom
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