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August 12th, 2014, 08:21 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Dante
Location: Salem, OR
Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2016 Ninja 300 ABS, R.I.P 1986 Ninja EX250 Posts: 93
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1986 EX250 Fork Tube replacement?
Found out that the fork tubes on my '86 EX250-E are bent (Only slightly, but enough to mess with my suspension if they aren't alligned -JUST- right).
I don't really know much about forks, so I'm wondering what I can get as replacement fork tubes, just the shiny chrome looking part. I looked around a bit and OEM parts would cost an arm and a leg, so I'm looking at whatever aftermarket variant will work on my bike. |
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August 13th, 2014, 06:07 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Zach
Location: Beaufort NC
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A good used set is the cheapest way to go.
Look on ebay, and find a set that don't have vertical streaks above the dust seals. Low mile bike, and if they are bent they wear and put streaks on. I got a pair last week for $110 shipped, complete forks. Slide them in the clamp and go... It is a lot more expensive to buy new fork tubes, which I did on my last bike... She had a pit that would eat fork seals, so I bit the bullet. I don't think you can do new fork tubes, seals, and bushings for less than $350. Then you'll also want an air impact to get the bottom bolt broken free. Zach |
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August 13th, 2014, 07:28 AM
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A machine shop may be able to bend:roll it straight but eBay may be you best bet.
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August 22nd, 2014, 12:39 PM
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August 22nd, 2014, 12:56 PM
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wat
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if it isn't twisted or kinked, a press and vblocks and a skilled hand can get it straight pretty easily
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August 22nd, 2014, 08:22 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Dante
Location: Salem, OR
Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2016 Ninja 300 ABS, R.I.P 1986 Ninja EX250 Posts: 93
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They seem to both be bent, and both just slightly. No crease or anything, but enough that if they aren't aligned just right, then my suspension vanishes and/or my bike tries to drift to one side. Finding a used set for my bike that's the right length and diameter seems difficult, as most that are the correct diameter are quite a bit too long for my bike. =/
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August 25th, 2014, 06:21 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Zach
Location: Beaufort NC
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Is the steerer the same length as the later model pre-gens?
If it is, it might still be cheaper to swap triple tree's and forks off of some of the more common sized ones than find the parts to rebuild. Zach |
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August 25th, 2014, 06:52 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Dante
Location: Salem, OR
Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2016 Ninja 300 ABS, R.I.P 1986 Ninja EX250 Posts: 93
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That is an idea that I hadn't really thought of. Not really sure if it's the same length or not, though. I'll look into that and see if I can make that a viable option. Thanks for the idea!
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