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Does anyone know if a 79 model inner fork tube will fit in my 81RH model forks?? Its bent and I can get a NOS replacement tube for the early model only. Same diameter I believe but slightly diff part number?
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According to the parts fiche, it's the same part....Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
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How badly is it bent? If there's no pitting in the hard chrome finish, it'd be worth sticking it in a pipe bender an tweaking it to get it straight again if it's not too far gone.
Steptoe and myself recently did this to the forks on his standard with really good results.
If you do decide to replace it, make sure you get one to fit a Special. Standard staunchions are too short.79 SF Special W/ Stock all original motor @ 384,000klms
Stock exhaust, stock airbox, XJ sump, 78E carbs, Xs1100RH seat, Bosch superhorns, 5/8ths front M/c, braided lines, sintered SBS pads, drilled discs, progressive springs, 8" 50w HID headlight 4300K, 2 x 50w HID spiral driving lights, KONI shocks, Spade fuse box
*Touring mode - Plexistar 2 screen, Gearsack rack & bag & saddlebags, homebuilt towbar
*"The Keg"- UC torana hubs, XS11 discs, Tokico 4 spot calipersComment
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Thanks I will probably just straighten it out, its not too bad. I dont want to buy a NOS part get it sent all the way to Aus and find out it doesnt fit.
Cheers!!81 XS1100 R AustralianComment
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