Front Fork Rebuild - WANTED - ASSISTANCE IN HOUSTON!

[Scooterbob]

Oh Bob.
What. The. Fuck? Turn those wasted pipes around and we'll call you ChopperBob. So, was steering response sharp with your front wheel touching the header? This didn't look a little odd? Your secret penchant for stoppies on the FJ finally bit you in the ass, eh? Sorry to admonish you so sternly but even I'm not that foolhardy (or cheap, don't forget cheap!) DO NOT RIDE THAT! If my 84 tubes won't work I'm sure some saintly member will step up.
Doug

Should have noticed the bend before I purchased the bike.  I figure that if I turn both bends towards one side or the other I bet I could corner lika muthurfuker in one direction!
Anyone able to make the call if the tubes will work?  Part numbers match on the fiche, but still not sure. 

[SkyFive]

There is a pair of forks on eBay that I have been watching (but don't need) for $45.80 including shipping. It's a "Buy It Now" auction so you could probably have them in your hands in a matter of three or four four to ten days. They are for a 1985 FJ though so check to see if you can interchange them.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250680931965&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

[Scooterbob]

Anyone know if tubes from a 1984 will fit?

[Yamifj1200]

Anyone know if tubes from a 1984 will fit?

Both bikes use the same part numbers for the inner fork tubes...3CV-23110-00-00


Eric M

[ddlewis]

-Now the worst news.....BOTH of the front tubes are bent! 
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Wow, that's a pretty good bend.. take a pretty good shot to do that.  I'd look close at the triple clamps too.  Of course if the bend is uniform it may be hard to tell unless you have a good one to compare to.

[Scooterbob]

Checked the rest as much as possible and it all looks good. The previous owner either replaced the obvious damage or it was never damaged. Only other clue I had when I bought it was a warped front rotor, which may have been from some sort of impact. Hard telling.

[Mark Olson]

wow  

those are some  bent forks.

the result of running into a car bumper.

it is a sign to install usd forks or upgrade to something better.

[carsick]

There is a pair of forks on eBay that I have been watching (but don't need) for $45.80 including shipping. It's a "Buy It Now" auction so you could probably have them in your hands in a matter of three or four four to ten days. They are for a 1985 FJ though so check to see if you can interchange them.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250680931965&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

Bob, just buy these, they look nicer than mine, maybe they'll sell you faster shipping. I don't have the time to pull mine apart or ship them right now!

[Yamifj1200]

There is a pair of forks on eBay that I have been watching (but don't need) for $45.80 including shipping. It's a "Buy It Now" auction so you could probably have them in your hands in a matter of three or four four to ten days. They are for a 1985 FJ though so check to see if you can interchange them.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250680931965&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

Bob, just buy these, they look nicer than mine, maybe they'll sell you faster shipping. I don't have the time to pull mine apart or ship them right now!

One things for sure you most likely wont find a better deal than that..

Eric M

[Scooterbob]

Great deal indeed. Unfortunately I cannot move on them until Wednesday at the earliest. What are the odds they will still be there?......,,.

[Yamifj1200]

Great deal indeed. Unfortunately I cannot move on them until Wednesday at the earliest. What are the odds they will still be there?......,,.

I'd say slim and none... Buy them now and pay wednesday thats what I'd do. Hell at that price they are damn near giving them away. You know what the inner tubes cost new.... Thats a hell of a deal for you...

Eric M

[carsick]

What Eric said. Then sell your surplus anti-dive units to some poor bastard worse off than you.

[Scooterbob]

Swiped money from wifes' stash.  (she gonna be mad, but she'll get over it  )  Purchased the deal that SkyFive pointed out and they are on the way.  Thanks SkyFive and everyone else that helped me located and gather the needed information.  This forum in priceless!   

[Scooterbob]

Update:(after a friendly reminder that I forgot to)
Got straight tubes installed with new seals, bushings, oil and upgraded springs. It feels like a totally different bike! No more stuttering on quick stops and my front wheel doesn't wobble anymore. (properly aligned now)

Much thanks to all who contributed knowledge, parts, and strong warnings not to ride with compromised parts, especially Carsick and SkyFive. 

[racerman_27410]

welcome back to a properly handling motorcycle.... she thanks you!


KOokaloo!