1971 XS1B fork tubes

[big al]

Does anyone have a source for replacement fork tubes for a 71 XS1B ?
I believe 71 XS1B is a stand alone year but i could be wrong i know 70 has external springs 71 went internal then 72 has some sort of cartridge then we get into the later 35mm tubes.Mike's carries 72 and up no 71's

 

[inxs]

- thats a big ask, you may find some NOS ones on ebay or somewhere specialising in old stuff, otherwise your best bet is geting good second hand ones or upgrading to later model 34mm forks...the ones you want are not just straight tubes either as they have that fitting on the bottom of them XS1F has the same

 

[ayrhen]

Forking by Frank: http://www.frankmain.qpg.com/

I had also heard a rumor back on 650rider about two years ago that MikesXS was going to start carrying them.. Fast forward to today and still no such luck. I doubt he will because there just aren't enough of the '71's around.

 

[inxs]

- if this is the right part # 256-23124-60-00 then apparently Speed and Sport Parts have 6 in stock for $200 each

 

[highspeedhamish]

+1 on the Forking by Frank... or you can take them to a place that repairs hydraulic arms for heavy equipment.. they can repair the old ones.

 

[cheftay]

A PO of my '71 used the Forks by Frank when they rebuilt the forks.... forks are fine but that PO sucked at fixing everything else on my bike

 

[scobman]

1970 complete forks for sale, outer spring version,
SUPER RARE to find like that

http://www.ioffer.com/i/yamaha-xs1-1970-front-forks-motorcycle-rare-xs2-xs650-495658874