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Fork Buffers Question

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Fork Buffers Question

Postby spud » Wed Jul 15, 2015 8:21 am

One of the tabs that hold the lower fork buffers in place has broken off on my GP forks.
If i use a pair of uprated dampers,then can i remove the lower buffers completely?
Or would i drill & tap a hole from the bottom & use a bolt to hold them in place?

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Re: Fork Buffers Question

Postby hullygully » Wed Jul 15, 2015 10:57 am

no no noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :o :roll:
the buffers are there for your links!!! I wouldnt have thought the buffer would come out any way
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Re: Fork Buffers Question

Postby Digger » Wed Jul 15, 2015 12:38 pm

Just replace it with a bolt in buffer - Dremel out the remains of the clip first.
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Re: Fork Buffers Question

Postby TurboTrev » Wed Jul 15, 2015 4:15 pm

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Re: Fork Buffers Question

Postby Digger » Wed Jul 15, 2015 4:40 pm

TurboTrev wrote:Only one in stock, be quick: http://www.scooterrestorations.com/lamb ... t-weld-on/


Far easier to replace it with the bolt in type unless you're handy with a welder.
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Re: Fork Buffers Question

Postby Captain Pugwash » Wed Jul 15, 2015 6:41 pm

I find it easier to weld some fabricated metal back in there to replace the originals, the scooter restorations replacement ones look good.
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Re: Fork Buffers Question

Postby Digger » Wed Jul 15, 2015 8:43 pm

Captain Pugwash wrote:I find it easier to weld some fabricated metal back in there to replace the originals, the scooter restorations replacement ones look good.


You'll be handy with a welder then. ;)
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