Fork advice.

Just no, stop making excuses !
I would still have them checked out, or at least start with putting a stright edge againtst them just to make sure.

OK, so I'm in denial. I MISS MY BIKE. OK? Its a hard reality to face. Seriously though, thanks all for sound advice. Guess I should resign myself to a lengthy winter project and try to get my kicks elsewhere for a bit...

Now, how am I going to get the thing in the air so I can strip the front end down!? I'm guessing any damage to the yokes or head bearings would be fairly obvious?

My forks were bad and i had no problems with head case or yokes, i think it got knocked abit so things needed to be re-aligned but it should make itself apparent.
good luck with getting it all back together soon !

OK, I've stripped the front end and taken the fork legs off ready to fit the new stantions and rebuild them. just so that you all know, initial investigation (using the roll on flat surface test) show that one fork leg is bent by about 4mm, and the other is still straight. How anyone could spot this on a photo I do not know!? I think it was even the leg furthest away too but the photos were taken with a wide angle so would look bent even if straight. The frame is also straight as an arrow. Thank God they are bent or I'd be writing an irate post saying I've spent £200 on new legs cos you said they was bent and they AINT! Anyway...

Does anyone know anyone thats an expert when it comes to rebuilding forks? Preferably in SE London? I can do it meself but would be nice to get someone who knows to and who can interpret my needs into fork oil densities and spring requirements effectively....

Originally Posted by joeheaven

just so that you all know, initial investigation (using the roll on flat surface test) show that one fork leg is bent by about 4mm, and the other is still straight. .

Told ya, sorry.

Originally Posted by joeheaven

How anyone could spot this on a photo I do not know!?

Experience and knowing an SV from any angle, plus the wheel to rad distance.

5mm!? Can you rebuild forks too?

Originally Posted by joeheaven

5mm!?

But that distance in exaggerated the further down the forks you travel.

OK so you have a keen eye. Well spotted!

So, does ANYONE KNOW A FORK SPECIALIST/WIZARD in SE LONDON???

Originally Posted by joeheaven

So, does ANYONE KNOW A FORK SPECIALIST/WIZARD in SE LONDON???

What is it you are looking for, just a rebuild are a rebuild to suit you weight, or a rebuild with Race-Tech internals?

You can do all three yourself, if you stripped then you can rebuild them.

These guys have a good reputation;

Setup Engineering
1 East Hill
Marcilly Road
Wandsworth
London SW18 2HT
England

Tel: 020 88 77 32 55
Email: enquiries@setupengineering.co.uk

Thats brilliant, thankyou!

I'm not really after a Race setup, as I commute on this bike all through summer as well as use it as weekend warrior on road trips to Wales and poss even the south of France this year. I may do a track day sometime, but it's an all round fun & functional bike really. I looked at internals available from Demon Tweaks but they are a bit expensive (£300) and over the top for my needs.

I'm thinking I'd like a bit more damping and slightly less 'dive' which I guess means slightly heavier oil and progressive springs???

I might ring these chaps and see if they can do it this week.....

Much appreciated!