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Anyone use Forking by Frank

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Has anyone dealt with Forking by Frank, aka Frank's Maintenance and Engineering, INC? If so, what was your experience?
 
In late 2009 I sent them an email with a question about some forks I had that needed work. I'm still waiting for a reply...
 
Something happened a few years back where they were going to close but then reopened. I can't remember the story but one of the owners may have passed away. Maybe the widow is running the show now? I'm not sure but in the past they had a good reputation for quality. Expensive though.
 
Frank did die. last I heard the wife ( Mary may have been her name ) and a son were running it again. Phone calls are cheap and will get you the best information.
 
Expensive. They quoted $400 for new tubes for my CL350. I have no idea what the materials cost, or how much labor is involved, but I passed.
 
In 1975 I bought a '71 CB350 with 6" extended front forks by Frank. They were tall and good looking. Frank had a very good reputation back then. Blast from the past! :cool:
 
I just called and got a quote of $339 plus shipping for a new set of inner tubes. Thinking about it but I don't know.
 
Why do you need new ones? Just curious. There must be a better (cheaper) alternative.

Never mind, I just saw your post as to why you need to replace yours.
 
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Larry, there are a couple of cheaper options which is why I'm thinking. Part of me wants to keep what I have (dual brakes) though it might not be completely necessary and part of me wants to return the bike to a completely stock option. I'm unsure right now and mulling it over in my mind
 
cowboyup3371 said:
Larry, there are a couple of cheaper options which is why I'm thinking. Part of me wants to keep what I have (dual brakes) though it might not be completely necessary and part of me wants to return the bike to a completely stock option. I'm unsure right now and mulling it over in my mind
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Ride what you got Scott and save your money for something more important.
 
I happened upon this thread and would like advice on where to send a fork tube to get straightened.
I think one or both of the tubes on my 1100E have a VERY slight bend. I can't justify replacing them if I don't have to.
Another thought was to replace the entire front end since I want to upgrade the brakes but that seems like an expensive PITA.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
 
I saw a few sites online (just do a search for fork straightening) but I wasn't so sure it would be beneficial for me so I can't tell you much.


I'll be purchasing some new tubes from Frank by the end of next week (planned to do so today but something else came up)
 
I purchased a set of BMW R100RS fork tubes from Forking by Frank in 1991. The quality was great and the price was significantly cheaper than OEM parts but that was before the business passed hands.

He used to advertise in BMW Motorcycle Owners Association (MOA) which had a monthly magazine back in the day. :)
 
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I have their stanchions on my 1000 (the forks are 83 1100). I bought the fork set complete, they were new. Quality seems good. They used to be about $250 at the point when he passed away. :)
 
The only other place I know is in the UK... they re-work your old ones. Quality of mine seems good. I use fork boots with them these days, didn't want to trash them :)
 
Finally Ordered

Finally Ordered

After some time of waiting, I finally was able to call Frank's the day after Christmas and order a new set of tubes. They said they make them onsite and could take ten days to get to me but they shipped out on Friday by UPS and arrived today finally (UPS won't deliver on Federal Holidays I guess).



The company definitely knows how to package them well and I'm looking forward to getting them on the bike soon





So far I would definitely encourage ordering from him.
 
How good is the chrome on Franks?s tubes?
I?ve seen some complaints about it on another forum.
Tarozzi also makes tubes for a project I?m working on, so I?ve been wondering which tubes are better.
 
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