Sent some fork tubes from the Lil Desert rose out to the Sastard Homestead to be straightened and got this email back tonight:
I stuck your forks in the old power fist press but it's not so powerful anymore,
could only get 2500psi out of it so not 100% true
but if you balance the error with highspots forward for wheeliez or backward for hard braking it should work ok
unless you are really punishing it - in which case it will probably bend.....
upgrade the headstock and put in larger forks for best results or save this one for Elliot . I've got an old yz250 that just needs trans. work for you.
Sastard Sr.
Thanks Sr.
Whadda guy! "..couldn't quite fix your shit...as a consolation prize...how 'bout a new motorcycle? It's certified pedigree is....why, its an antiquated mule!!" H'RaaaaaaaYY!!
ReplyDeleteCan't quite recall the year of that sucker, early eighties I think. It's yellow and watercooled if you consulting the panel of (google) experts.
Turned my bent forks on the XL both backwards. Now at least the the handlebars are straight when riding down the road. Less rake (trail?) for faster turning? Whatever.
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