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just got some judge2 forks

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toys19:
Hmm I think the top pic does not show anything bent, most bmx forks are raked forward. If you can live with this then i reckon a good tube bending outfit should be able to use a mandrel bender to straighten the fork tube. In devon I could recommend a few places, but anywhere that does custom made exhausts or makes exhausts in the uk should have the kit. The only problem is that to set up a mandrel bending machine with the right size mandrel can take a few hrs so you will have to wait until its convenient for them - like when they are next bending that diameter tube....

HUTCHMAN:
Glen,are they Hutch or Hutchins forks?just curious.can't see the dropouts.

graeme:

--- Quote from: toys19 on August 19, 2009, 09:47 PM ---Hmm I think the top pic does not show anything bent, most bmx forks are raked forward. If you can live with this then i reckon a good tube bending outfit should be able to use a mandrel bender to straighten the fork tube. In devon I could recommend a few places, but anywhere that does custom made exhausts or makes exhausts in the uk should have the kit. The only problem is that to set up a mandrel bending machine with the right size mandrel can take a few hrs so you will have to wait until its convenient for them - like when they are next bending that diameter tube....

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They will only have formers for exhaust size pipe, 2", 2.5", 3", maybe bigger.

I was looking for somewhere to mandrel bend some 1.5" exhaust and couldnt find anywhere local. Everyone said the same thing, they only have formers for bigger sizes. You need a different former for every pipe size and formers cost £5000 so they only have them in sizes usualy needed for comon performance exhausts.

Doesnt mean no-where will have the right formers, but i doubt many exhaust places will have that size.

jT Racing:
andy(funmonster) had a set of those knocking around. might still have them, you never know.
once mounted they would be ok anyhow i reckon. if you can get a headset on them then they will be sound enough.

HUTCHMAN:
Jeez Glen,they are rare as hens teen last gen Hutchins forks,only made for a short while until the company went pop.Bent or not,id keep em,you'll probably never come across another set of these.if i had the casola i'd offer to buy them from you,as is.

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