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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: McQUEEN on June 21, 2016, 09:02 PM

Title: fork straightening
Post by: McQUEEN on June 21, 2016, 09:02 PM

I recently picked up a set of redline forks from an RL20 - bought as used, so no complaints from the seller, but I have found that one of the legs has been bent back 5mm out of line.

Any ideas on putting this right? These forks are strong,,,,,

(http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y454/mrocco17/rl%20forks_zpsybcj0on4.jpg) (http://s1275.photobucket.com/user/mrocco17/media/rl%20forks_zpsybcj0on4.jpg.html)

Title: Re: fork straightening
Post by: Jaymz on June 22, 2016, 07:21 PM

Brute force and a long bar in a vice. I've done quite a few sets, and always over bend then let go, you want 5mm bend 10mm

Title: Re: fork straightening
Post by: brimfull on September 13, 2016, 11:40 PM

I know it's not a for sale thread, but please give me a shout if you fancy flogging these mate as I have an RL20 but it has PL20 forks rather than this style.
Cheers Steve