currahee2-6
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« on: June 06, 2011, 01:35:15 PM » |
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GREETINGS! I'm considering replacing my 2000 IS fork bottoms (axle holders) with chrome ones. Is that something that can be replaced without having to take out the whole fork assembly? That is, can I just take off the front wheel, remove the lower bottom portion and replace with new ones? Will I be opening a can of worms? Any special tools required? Should I just apply elbow grease, polish my existing fork bottoms and be happy I didn't start this? Thank you all for your opinions and advise in advance. Dave. South Florida.  |
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Michvalk
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« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2011, 01:41:29 PM » |
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The lower tubes are one piece items. I polished mine about 5 years ago, and now they need it again!  There used to be a set of covers available for them, but, haven't seen a set in ages. I have seen them chromed in the past, but have no idea where to get them done. I hand polished mine and they looked good when I was done, but no patience to keep them up. Good luck with yours  |
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currahee2-6
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« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2011, 02:01:19 PM » |
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Thanks for that info. There is a set for sale now on ebay. They look great, but I may discover that I'll spend less time overall polishing mine than trying to learn how to replace them!
Dave
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« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2011, 02:28:46 PM » |
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Like Michvalk said, they are sold as a one piece item. I saw what you were looking at on eBay. They were chromed lower castings without the fork tube. Since the tubes are pressed into the castings (as far as I know), you would need something to press the old ones off, and the new ones on. A lot of trouble, and a good possibility of bent tubes, if you ask me...
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« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2011, 02:54:56 PM » |
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Thanks for that info. There is a set for sale now on ebay. They look great, but I may discover that I'll spend less time overall polishing mine than trying to learn how to replace them!
Dave
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« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2011, 05:40:37 PM » |
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get you some of the good aliminum polish, and polish it yourself.....it's not that difficult. once you get it polished, it is not that hard to maintain. swapping out the lower section is a pain in the butt compared to a hand polish.
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Big Mike
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« Reply #6 on: June 09, 2011, 06:12:26 PM » |
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The fork bottoms are not pressed onto the tubes, they are screwed on. All you need to do is heat the fork bottom up a little and unscrew it. I know Honda sells it as one piece but they are not. How do you think those of us that have chrome forks got them that way
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« Reply #7 on: June 09, 2011, 06:15:00 PM » |
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The fork bottoms are not pressed onto the tubes, they are screwed on. All you need to do is heat the fork bottom up a little and unscrew it. I know Honda sells it as one piece but they are not. How do you think those of us that have chrome forks got them that way
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« Reply #9 on: June 09, 2011, 09:31:23 PM » |
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+1 on the fork covers. 5 minutes to install. Look good and easier to clean the bugs off. Now who makes those caliper covers?
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