Front Forks

[ramrod]

Is it practical to have oversized (longer than standard) fork tubes cut and retreaded to stock length 575mm?
Is it a case that it is cheaper to buy used or new stock size?. Engineering shops that can do these modifications (even straightening forks) are becoming hard to find? Opinions welcome.

 

[gggGary]

Carefully inspect the forks at the seal. My experience with aftermarket extended fork tube chrome has been miserable, common to find the chrome worn off. A long time ago needing to shorten some 12" over forks on a bike I bought, I cast about and found a guy with a well equipped home shop, he did it for a pittance enjoyed the challenge to his machining skills. He did wonderful work. Round these parts a good used set of tubes would cost less than having a shop shorten them.