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Replacement front forks after smash
« on: 19 July 2018, 11:23:32 am »
I was riding past stationary traffic and a van pulled out from a side street.  I hit the side of it, bent the forks back about four inches and sent me flying.

Anyway I need some new front forks.  Second hand on eBay the forks alone are selling for around £300.  I could buy a whole bike not running for £500.

Any other ideas on where to source?
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Re: Replacement front forks after smash
« Reply #2 on: 19 July 2018, 12:34:51 pm »

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Re: Replacement front forks after smash
« Reply #3 on: 20 July 2018, 11:44:47 am »
I've got a set that have been recently refurbished with a spare set of progressive springs that I bought but no longer need £225.

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Re: Replacement front forks after smash
« Reply #4 on: 20 July 2018, 06:31:50 pm »
if you bent them that much i would be getting the frame checked


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Re: Replacement front forks after smash
« Reply #5 on: 21 July 2018, 08:33:23 am »
At those prices I'd be tempted to buy a non runner as a donor bike. Just make sure the forks are perfect though.

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Re: Replacement front forks after smash
« Reply #6 on: 22 July 2018, 08:14:53 am »
Thanks Drezza I would be very interested in your forks.


I’ll find out this week from insurance who’s at fault with the accident. If I’m at fault or if it’s 50/50 I’ll get back in touch for the forks.


I think the frames ok but will have the whole bike looked over by a pro if I’m repairing it.

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Re: Replacement front forks after smash
« Reply #7 on: 24 July 2018, 11:56:15 am »
Ok mate let me know  :)


I crashed my fazer last July too, which I bought these replacement forks for, but I decided to brake it instead as it wasn't worth the effort getting it back on the road. Hope the frame isn't bent as I'd hate to re-frame one!