Need to replace a bent fork, where to find one!?!
03-22-11 | 08:12 PM
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Need to replace a bent fork, where to find one!?!
I have an 80's Nishiki 54" Custom Sport with a bent fork. I don't even know where to find a replacement or an aftermarket fork. Any ideas?
03-22-11 | 08:29 PM
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Niagara Cycle Works is where I got the chrome replacement fork for my Viscount.
https://www.niagaracycle.com/advanced...e+fork&x=0&y=0
https://www.niagaracycle.com/advanced...e+fork&x=0&y=0
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03-23-11 | 09:24 AM
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03-23-11 | 09:34 AM
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Have you thought about getting the fork straighten??
I took a crash on my 79 Competition. Took it to the shop, and they told me the fork was bent, and recommended a shop that straightens frames and forks. Took the bike there, and they put the fork in a jig, and low and behold the fork was not bent!!
.. Also, if it was, and the bend was not that bad, they would have straighten it..
Hope this helps...
I took a crash on my 79 Competition. Took it to the shop, and they told me the fork was bent, and recommended a shop that straightens frames and forks. Took the bike there, and they put the fork in a jig, and low and behold the fork was not bent!!
.. Also, if it was, and the bend was not that bad, they would have straighten it..Hope this helps...
03-23-11 | 09:40 AM
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I was thinking the same thing!
check your local shop! we used to keep several chrome 27" forks in stock and you never know they may have a fork from a broken frame that will match you color closely.
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03-24-11 | 09:12 PM
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03-28-11 | 10:10 AM
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03-28-11 | 11:16 AM
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I am pretty sure it will. it may need to be cut down a bit but it will be long enough.
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03-28-11 | 07:50 PM
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Have you thought about getting the fork straighten??
I took a crash on my 79 Competition. Took it to the shop, and they told me the fork was bent, and recommended a shop that straightens frames and forks. Took the bike there, and they put the fork in a jig, and low and behold the fork was not bent!!.. Also, if it was, and the bend was not that bad, they would have straighten it..
Hope this helps...
I took a crash on my 79 Competition. Took it to the shop, and they told me the fork was bent, and recommended a shop that straightens frames and forks. Took the bike there, and they put the fork in a jig, and low and behold the fork was not bent!!
.. Also, if it was, and the bend was not that bad, they would have straighten it..Hope this helps...
03-28-11 | 10:07 PM
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03-29-11 | 09:11 AM
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local bike co ops always have plent of forks. you can also fix it yourself but it's tricky, I fixed one bent like that on one of my early 30's bikes
03-29-11 | 10:46 AM
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I found a couple on ebay recently for a fair price. One fit a frame I needed it to by cutting 3/8" off.
Getting them threaded is another matter. One shop wanted $15. a centimeter, or about 60 bucks for my needs. Another where I left it wants $25. total, but all their dies are supposedly out for sharpening, so who knows when it will get done!
Its really easy if you have the tools, but I don't have the die and holder!
Getting them threaded is another matter. One shop wanted $15. a centimeter, or about 60 bucks for my needs. Another where I left it wants $25. total, but all their dies are supposedly out for sharpening, so who knows when it will get done!
Its really easy if you have the tools, but I don't have the die and holder!
