source for new KR250 Tandem Twin fork tubes ?
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source for new KR250 Tandem Twin fork tubes ?
Where can I get a set of new good quality fork tubes ?
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Re: source for new KR250 Tandem Twin fork tubes ?
I wonder if these will work? they have the same part number ,44013-1222
http://www.bazar-de-la-becane.fr/tube%2 ... asaki.html
http://www.webike.net/sd/21921894/
http://www.bazar-de-la-becane.fr/tube%2 ... asaki.html
http://www.webike.net/sd/21921894/
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Re: source for new KR250 Tandem Twin fork tubes ?
there is some on ebay aus prob be cheaper than shipping from the UK
1984 Kawasaki KR250A
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Every 2 in 1 poeple are schizophrenic
If you can not fix it with a hammer it must be electrical
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Re: source for new KR250 Tandem Twin fork tubes ?
do you mean these used ones? They have the same deep pits that mine have. Whats up with that?dougindoors wrote:there is some on ebay aus prob be cheaper than shipping from the UK
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Front-Suspen ... Swd4tUFlSy
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Re: source for new KR250 Tandem Twin fork tubes ?
As ScottaKR said, it'd be better to get yours rechromed. In the UK Philpots are keeping all our old bikes on the road, is there anywhere near you that offers a similar service ?
Kawasaki KR250 Tandem Twin (x4) & KS-II 80,
Yamaha RD350LC,
Suzuki GSX-R750RK & RB50 Gag.
Yamaha RD350LC,
Suzuki GSX-R750RK & RB50 Gag.
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Re: source for new KR250 Tandem Twin fork tubes ?
I do not think rechroming will fill in the pits, wouldn't the new ones in the ebay listing, work?StrokerBoy wrote:As ScottaKR said, it'd be better to get yours rechromed. In the UK Philpots are keeping all our old bikes on the road, is there anywhere near you that offers a similar service ?
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Re: source for new KR250 Tandem Twin fork tubes ?
I don't know if they'll fit or not.
You'd be surprised what can be restored. Pits aren't a problem, even slight bending can be rectified.
You'd be surprised what can be restored. Pits aren't a problem, even slight bending can be rectified.
Kawasaki KR250 Tandem Twin (x4) & KS-II 80,
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Yamaha RD350LC,
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Re: source for new KR250 Tandem Twin fork tubes ?
the rechroming process does not just mean a coat of chrome philpots grind back the tube until its below the pitting then apply chrome back to the original diameter approx. £100 per tube, I need to get a pair of AR125 tubes done, ouch but the only answer.pepsi wrote:I do not think rechroming will fill in the pits, wouldn't the new ones in the ebay listing, work?StrokerBoy wrote:As ScottaKR said, it'd be better to get yours rechromed. In the UK Philpots are keeping all our old bikes on the road, is there anywhere near you that offers a similar service ?
1984 Kawasaki KR250A
no projects, OOPS!1987 Kawasaki AR125B4
Every 2 in 1 poeple are schizophrenic
If you can not fix it with a hammer it must be electrical
2 Smokey and they bandit
no projects, OOPS!1987 Kawasaki AR125B4
Every 2 in 1 poeple are schizophrenic
If you can not fix it with a hammer it must be electrical
2 Smokey and they bandit
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Re: source for new KR250 Tandem Twin fork tubes ?
I might look into it, thanks for the info.dougindoors wrote: the rechroming process does not just mean a coat of chrome philpots grind back the tube until its below the pitting then apply chrome back to the original diameter approx. £100 per tube, I need to get a pair of AR125 tubes done, ouch but the only answer.
I want to get the bike on the road to see if the forks leak, as it seems the pits are above where the seals ride.
heres a close up of the pits on the fork tubes that are listed in Japan, they are like mine.
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Re: source for new KR250 Tandem Twin fork tubes ?
if the pitting's above the seal running area there's no problem, I read an article in cmm about repairing pitted areas with araldite and smoothing them back, I have tried it and it worked for a while, you really need to clean the rust right out to get it stick proper.
1984 Kawasaki KR250A
no projects, OOPS!1987 Kawasaki AR125B4
Every 2 in 1 poeple are schizophrenic
If you can not fix it with a hammer it must be electrical
2 Smokey and they bandit
no projects, OOPS!1987 Kawasaki AR125B4
Every 2 in 1 poeple are schizophrenic
If you can not fix it with a hammer it must be electrical
2 Smokey and they bandit
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Re: source for new KR250 Tandem Twin fork tubes ?
Hi Pepsi thought you might find this interesting
http://www.radhardchroming.com.au/Page/ ... nditioning
http://www.radhardchroming.com.au/Page/ ... nditioning
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Re: source for new KR250 Tandem Twin fork tubes ?
Surely there are companies in the US that offer a similar service?
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