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scottyboy2203

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front fork swap
« on: 18 October 2013, 02:55:17 pm »
Hi foccers,
 
Looking for some advice on a front fork swap for my 2001 fazer. Going through an insurnace claim atm for a blind t&$t who reversed into me and wondering how easily/cheaply I could repair the damage myself.
 
Which forks can I put in without too much hassle? Does it have to be another fazer '01?
 
Whilst we're at it, any advice on where to get new front fairing and mudguards?
 
Ta!

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Re: front fork swap
« Reply #1 on: 18 October 2013, 03:08:13 pm »
98/99 forks don't have adjusters on top but other than that i think they're pretty much the same deal.
I've got older forks on my 00 bike, oil levels are different that's all.
Don't think it's cheap to repair them, keep a look out for a used pair, or whatever you need?
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Re: front fork swap
« Reply #2 on: 18 October 2013, 05:00:45 pm »
Depends on how bent they are as to whether they are repairable, but even then I doubt it could be done at home

Darrsi is correct that all Fazer 600 forks will fit all models - the difference is just the internals in the later models as they have adjustable pre-load :)

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Re: front fork swap
« Reply #3 on: 18 October 2013, 05:52:52 pm »
If you're interested (PM me) I have a pair of the later ones for sale with preload adjustment. In good condition. £145 including P&P if you want them. Can email you some photos if you want.
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Re: front fork swap
« Reply #4 on: 20 October 2013, 05:48:26 am »
If you have all of the plastic parts I can pretty much plastic weld anything back together, plus I have several Foxeye Fairings on the shelf at the moment, I may even have a mudguard somewhere
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