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Old 28-08-08, 09:38 PM   #1
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Default How much should fork straightening cost?

I have two sets of bent forks would do you guys reckon I should be paying for straightening them if they are loose from the bike.

Other thing is anyone know anyone in london who straightening them

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Old 28-08-08, 09:47 PM   #2
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Depends how bent.

I think there's a guy around here who does it for between £20-40. Or at least that's what I was told so don't hold me to it.

Not very helpful, but its late and MEH!
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Old 28-08-08, 10:52 PM   #3
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Depends how bent.

I think there's a guy around here who does it for between £20-40. Or at least that's what I was told so don't hold me to it.

Not very helpful, but its late and MEH!
Got any contact details for him? Cheers
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Old 28-08-08, 11:58 PM   #4
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Default Re: How much should fork straightening cost?

if they have creases don't bother.
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Old 29-08-08, 08:39 AM   #5
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if they have creases don't bother.
One set is badley bent but they dont appear to be creased.

As a matter of intrest how much are new forks legs only, I will give suzuki a call. Has anyone use pattern legs before and were they any good
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Old 29-08-08, 09:26 AM   #6
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try www.motoliner.com
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Old 29-08-08, 09:36 AM   #7
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Cheers good link
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Old 29-08-08, 05:30 PM   #8
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Default Re: How much should fork straightening cost?

was speaking to a bike mechanic yesterday about some discs and he said that since last year genuine suzuki parts have often been cheaper than pattern parts.
i priced up some pattern discs on the web, he rang suzuki and they were £20 cheaper each!
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Old 29-08-08, 06:27 PM   #9
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Yep. there is a reason Sv's are a low insurance group. not all pattern parts are cheaper and very often inferior too.

Straightening out forks? After seeing Sean C's forks I wouldn't even consider it.
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Old 29-08-08, 06:32 PM   #10
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Get them replaced mate, not repaired.
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