hotshoe
XS650 Enthusiast
Did something really stupid pressing the seal into my 1979 Special right lower fork leg. Does anyone have 1 for sale?
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Did something really stupid pressing the seal into my 1979 special right lower fork leg. Does anyone
- Thread starter hotshoe
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angus67
Welder's penetrate deeper!!
Cracked it, huh? Check the classifieds
BobbedSled
XS650 Addict
Saw some on ebay, some NOS too.
hotshoe
XS650 Enthusiast
Thanks, just made an offer on one. We'll see if I get it.
bighairyralph
XS650 Addict
I've got some if you still need one.
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hotshoe
XS650 Enthusiast
Thanks, but just bought one on ebay
angus67
Welder's penetrate deeper!!
Inquiring minds want to know.
What happened?
What happened?
hotshoe
XS650 Enthusiast
Cracked it using a new electric hydraulic press I wasn't familiar with yet. DUMBY ME. The sad thing was it was all turned down and polished. Got a brand new one on e-bay for $90.00 with shipping so i'll machine it and send it out for polishing. Hope to be done with it in 2 weeks.
CoconutPete
1979 XS650 Special
Nothing worse than putting in a ton of work and then wrecking something - sorry to hear.
Easy does it. I used a rubber mallet and an old wheel bearing to put mine in.
Easy does it. I used a rubber mallet and an old wheel bearing to put mine in.
hotshoe
XS650 Enthusiast
Got the new fork leg, machined it, and got it back from the polisher. luckily for me this NOS fork leg had a very soft and usable seal already installed. So it is now installed on my frame that is back from the powder coaters, which has been cut to fit O'mars tank, rear fender # plate and seat. Cases polished, 19" mag wheels front and rear with polished edges and polished spokes. And as much stainless steel hardware I can get. If I can get my son in law to teach me how to post pictures I soon will. Thanks again for all the help and kind words as I move along.
littlebill31
Smells of Raw Fuel
I have 2 lowers someone gave me. They are beautifully polished. Unfortunately they are both bent and the stanchions won't go down into them.
So much work he did and they are useless.
So much work he did and they are useless.
Here's an idea, get the damaged one from Hotshoe and use the three to build a bar stool for the man cave!
