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re-threading forks

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Glen:
How hard is this to do? I dont have any dyes.  Anyone else done it? 

lodge:
Running a die over threads or cutting new threads is easy, the trouble with those forks is the threads are missing so a die of the same diameter of the original threads wont do anything, hope that makes sense.

sawzall:
if there for a show pony glen just cut the steer tube off and weld another one on,i have done it before and it works fine ;)

stidds:

--- Quote from: sawzall on June 20, 2009, 05:19 PM ---if there for a show pony glen just cut the steer tube off and weld another one on,i have done it before and it works fine ;)

--- End quote ---

Agree with Phil, I have done this also, it is a lot less hassle than adding material and re-tapping.

lodge:
If you know someone with a die it would be worth running a die over to repair any remaining damaged threads, and you may find you can use a few headset washers to ensure the locknut is on sound threads. would be worth a try before replacing the steerer but obviously depends on what the bikes for.

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