I have recently rebuilt my forks off a gs1000 and a pal of mine came to see how i was getting on whilst he was inspecting my forks he noticed a depression in one of the stansions i think where the yolks bolt too and he said this was bad news he said if you hit a pothole it could snap the fork. I trust him but would like any advice please.
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Not sure what you are seeing...any chance you could post a couple of pictures??Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
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Pictures would help if you can post some.Comment
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If it's dented at all, it's structurally compromised. Replace it. Was the bike in an accident? If it is a cut or a gouge, it may not be as serious. Please post a picture.
This is most definitely a safety critical component. Don't take any chances, please.Dogma
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any kind of dent/bend in a fork tube=scrap metal. trust me, risking it isnt a good plan with those kinds of things.Comment
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Thanks i will get a picture as soon as i can but i do agree scrap tubes shes my pride and joy undergoing a full restoration and i wouldnt want to compromise on anything!Comment
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an egg can be very strong as well until you "dent" the shell
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