01-02-18, 11:46 AM
Thank you for the additional responses. 
Yes, I've carefully looked all around the Headstock, there's no flaked/flaking paint, no cracks, or failed welds.
Still need to take the Tank off, and finish off the measurements, however so far looking promising, no issues identified.
Plus rebuilding will be easier without the tank in the way. Will also save it getting accidentially damaged too.
Is removing/fitting new Forks quite a straightforward job? Any special tools required?
slappy - securing rachet straps to joists sounds a very secure method that I'd be interested in. However I really don't trust the strength of my garage joists and would likely end up with the joist failing and the whole garage roof ends up on the floor around me! Rebuilding the forks would then become the least of my worries lol. :'(
Yes, I've carefully looked all around the Headstock, there's no flaked/flaking paint, no cracks, or failed welds.
Still need to take the Tank off, and finish off the measurements, however so far looking promising, no issues identified.
Plus rebuilding will be easier without the tank in the way. Will also save it getting accidentially damaged too.
Is removing/fitting new Forks quite a straightforward job? Any special tools required?
slappy - securing rachet straps to joists sounds a very secure method that I'd be interested in. However I really don't trust the strength of my garage joists and would likely end up with the joist failing and the whole garage roof ends up on the floor around me! Rebuilding the forks would then become the least of my worries lol. :'(