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Smurf · 03-22-2008, 03:44 PM

He pulled the front forks off yesterday to have them rebuilt, YEP !! You guessed it.............Their bent. We didn't notice it when we bought the bike but once you get them off, MAN !!!!!!!!!!! it shows up like the McDonalds Arches.

Tuesday we are going to call the local Bike Bone Yard and see if we can locate a good set that can be rebuilt.

Whis Us Luck..................................

robertc729 · 03-22-2008, 04:27 PM

Good luck

pinky44 · 03-22-2008, 05:31 PM

Good luck for finding some. If not to badly bent you could get them rolled straight.

omegajim · 03-22-2008, 07:49 PM

before going too terribly far, everything else on the bike pretty much checks out, right?

Not that this becomes a grocery list of things to repair.

Although, teaching your son to work on the bike before he gets to drive will make him appreciate what it takes to get a bike running. And keep it running.

amvince · 03-22-2008, 11:00 PM

Have fun & good luck.

bikerbabe · 03-23-2008, 12:10 AM

Good luck!!!!

Smurf · 03-23-2008, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omegajim

before going too terribly far, everything else on the bike pretty much checks out, right?

Not that this becomes a grocery list of things to repair.

Although, teaching your son to work on the bike before he gets to drive will make him appreciate what it takes to get a bike running. And keep it running.

After I found out they were bent, I called a mechanic and he said to look at the triple trees and the neck and check for any stress cracks or unusual wear.

I'm trying to find out if a set of forks for something else will fit that will give him an upgrade, something that will be a direct bolt on triple trees, forks, and maybe dual front disc brakes.

kay · 03-23-2008, 08:12 AM

Good luck!
I hope you get some fun/upgrades out of this.

omegajim · 03-23-2008, 10:15 AM

a single disc brake should be enough to stop it; it's a fairly small bike after all.

if the forks are only slightly bent (I will assume that they are since you didn't notice it when you bought it) chances are the triple tree will be fine.

Besides, how long do you think the kid will want to drive this before getting something else?

Wuby The Wabbit · 03-23-2008, 11:07 AM

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palanon · 03-23-2008, 11:19 AM

Here is a set from one of my KZ parts supplier list.

Used Kawasaki Parts - 16727 - 80 Kawasaki KZ550C fork set with thriple tree and top clamp

03-22-2008, 03:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Smurf Quiche' King Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Red Flamed M-50 Location: McDonough Georgia Posts: 4,267	Wuby's KZ He pulled the front forks off yesterday to have them rebuilt, YEP !! You guessed it.............Their bent. We didn't notice it when we bought the bike but once you get them off, MAN !!!!!!!!!!! it shows up like the McDonalds Arches. Tuesday we are going to call the local Bike Bone Yard and see if we can locate a good set that can be rebuilt. Whis Us Luck.................................. __________________ "I would rather be lucky than good!"

03-22-2008, 05:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
pinky44 TurtleWax Taster Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: 1983 GS 550m kat / 1991 GSX 600f Location: Nottingham,England Posts: 592	Good luck for finding some. If not to badly bent you could get them rolled straight. __________________ Whatever you ride ride safe and keep the rubber on the ground and the shiny side up.

03-22-2008, 07:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
omegajim Omnipotent two-wheeler Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 5,661	before going too terribly far, everything else on the bike pretty much checks out, right? Not that this becomes a grocery list of things to repair. Although, teaching your son to work on the bike before he gets to drive will make him appreciate what it takes to get a bike running. And keep it running. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value.

03-22-2008, 11:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
amvince Fifth gear streak Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 07 M50 Black, 06 Ninja 250 Blue Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 1,598	Have fun & good luck. __________________ "ALL I CAN DO IS WHAT I CAN DO"

03-23-2008, 08:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
kay Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: Kawasaki Zephyr750RS, Suzuki GSX-R600, Ducati 999S Location: Crappy Little Island!!! Posts: 3,650	Good luck! I hope you get some fun/upgrades out of this. __________________ *Suzuki GSX-R600* Cherry blossom season is here! Yay!!!!

03-22-2008, 04:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
robertc729 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,963	Good luck

03-23-2008, 12:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
bikerbabe Fifth gear streak Joined: Dec 2007 Bike: 02' volusia Location: Beloit, WI Posts: 1,452	Good luck!!!!

03-23-2008, 10:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
omegajim Omnipotent two-wheeler Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 5,661	a single disc brake should be enough to stop it; it's a fairly small bike after all. if the forks are only slightly bent (I will assume that they are since you didn't notice it when you bought it) chances are the triple tree will be fine. Besides, how long do you think the kid will want to drive this before getting something else? __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value.

03-23-2008, 11:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
Wuby The Wabbit TurtleWax Taster Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: 1981 KZ 550 Location: Locust Grove GA. Posts: 555	............ __________________ Wuby the Wabbit Wan Down the WailWoad Twacks in the Wain EHHH WHATS UP DOC?

03-23-2008, 11:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,308	Here is a set from one of my KZ parts supplier list. Used Kawasaki Parts - 16727 - 80 Kawasaki KZ550C fork set with thriple tree and top clamp __________________ " In the name of the Speedo, the Tach and the Holy Throttle, amen. "

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