Hi, I rather stupidly 'parked' my '78 500w into a wall yesterday. I think the fork tubes may be too bent for Phillpotts to straighten. I have seen Disco Volante mentioned on the forum for replacements, but I think they have now ceased trading. Mdina are out of stock.
On trawling the net it seems that TNK make replacements, I have also seen Brooks Suspension and Bits 4 Motorbikes list them. Has anyone tried these options or have any other suggestions of suppliers, ideally, in the UK?
Thanks Andy
Replacement Fork Tubes
- George 350
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Re: Replacement Fork Tubes
Brooks and Wemoto advertise Tarozzi fork tubes - I got mine through Wemoto.
Morini may well not be listed, but Ducati Pantah probably are, and they will fit. I have these on my Strada.
Just beware, in my case I found differences between my '78 fork internals and top caps when compared to the later ('80 on?) Ducati parts. I do know others have fitted these tubes without issue, so probably depends on when your bike was built. If you go this route, I'm sure I can find the sketches of the modifications.
Let us know how you get on.
Regards,
George.
Ps: check your steering head bearings for damage too.
Morini may well not be listed, but Ducati Pantah probably are, and they will fit. I have these on my Strada.
Just beware, in my case I found differences between my '78 fork internals and top caps when compared to the later ('80 on?) Ducati parts. I do know others have fitted these tubes without issue, so probably depends on when your bike was built. If you go this route, I'm sure I can find the sketches of the modifications.
Let us know how you get on.
Regards,
George.
Ps: check your steering head bearings for damage too.
George
350 sport 1978, 350 Strada 1978
650 Norton 1967, 650 Kawasaki 1977 and 650 Enfield 2019
350 sport 1978, 350 Strada 1978
650 Norton 1967, 650 Kawasaki 1977 and 650 Enfield 2019
Re: Replacement Fork Tubes
Bad luck but at least you are not smacked up. I just om’d you.
Good hunting John
Good hunting John
Re: Replacement Fork Tubes
I got a pair of Pantah tubes from Wemoto as suggested. I Emailed them first to check the thread pitch for the top caps and the depth of the recess at the bottom and they replied within a couple of hours. Then ordered them and they were delivered the next day. Excellent service from Wemoto.
The tubes are an exact fit and were reduced to £150 each so was not much more than getting rechromed.
Good result, thanks for the tip.
Andy
The tubes are an exact fit and were reduced to £150 each so was not much more than getting rechromed.
Good result, thanks for the tip.
Andy