Bent Ohlins Fork

Loz · 08-Aug-2005, 20:42

A nasty surprise
Having stripped down the bike after Sunday's off, I have discovered that my r/h fork (inner) is bent. Must have hit the kerb after the bike went down.
The fork is an OE Ohlins 999S type.

Two questions:
1. Presumably I must get the left-hand fork looked at as well as the damaged right-hand one?
2. Anyone recommend a firm that can mend the bent fork, assuming it isn't creased?

Thank you very much for any advice and info.

I'm off for a little cry now, and a few brandies and coke.

landatec · 08-Aug-2005, 21:09

Loz,

Sorry read about your mishap.

Try K-Tech - Ohlin experts
K-Tech Suspension
Unit 1, Forest Court
Linden Way, Coalville
Leicestershire, LE67 3JY
Tel: 01530 810625
Fax: 01530 832061

Gaz 748 · 08-Aug-2005, 21:09

Steve Jordan in Bookham ( near box hill ) is an ohlins dealer / service centre he may be able to help you.

andyb · 08-Aug-2005, 21:11

Looking like a new stanchion mate. still send both and have a full k-tech internal jobbie done, set to you!

Real McCoy · 08-Aug-2005, 21:11

Also UK suspension...Andy, in Keighley nr Bradford

Totto · 09-Aug-2005, 06:03

K-tech , great service

Loz · 09-Aug-2005, 11:29

Guys, thanks for your suggestions. I'll try one and feed back.

I swear, this club is a lifesaver, never known anything like it.

Loz · 09-Aug-2005, 22:55

Forks posted to K-Tech today. I'll find out next week what sort of trouble I'm in.
Helpful and friendly on the phone, so a good first impression. Thanks for the suggestions, folks.

andyb · 09-Aug-2005, 23:05

Quote:

Originally posted by Loz
Forks posted to K-Tech today. I'll find out next week what sort of trouble I'm in.
Helpful and friendly on the phone, so a good first impression. Thanks for the suggestions, folks.

You gunna have the internals modded whilst your at it? Or different springs etc?

Loz · 10-Aug-2005, 10:33

Andy, not sure what I would modify and the springs seem just about spot-on. I have bottomed out once or twice under extreme conditions, but all in all, I cannot see how they could be improved, for my level of riding anyway.

That said ... any suggestions?

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08-Aug-2005, 21:09	#2
landatec Registered Forum User Posts: 18 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: March Loz, Sorry read about your mishap. Try K-Tech - Ohlin experts K-Tech Suspension Unit 1, Forest Court Linden Way, Coalville Leicestershire, LE67 3JY Tel: 01530 810625 Fax: 01530 832061 Reply

08-Aug-2005, 21:09	#3
Gaz 748 DSC Club Member Ducati Corse Posts: 3,285 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Woking Mood: I feel the need, the need for speed. Steve Jordan in Bookham ( near box hill ) is an ohlins dealer / service centre he may be able to help you. Reply

08-Aug-2005, 21:11	#4
andyb Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 6,720 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: northampton Mood: Has change happened...must of missed it! Looking like a new stanchion mate. still send both and have a full k-tech internal jobbie done, set to you! Reply

08-Aug-2005, 21:11	#5
Real McCoy Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 537 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chez Bradford Also UK suspension...Andy, in Keighley nr Bradford Reply

09-Aug-2005, 06:03	#6
Totto Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,262 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northern Ireland Mood: Not so broke any more !!!!!!!! K-tech , great service Reply

09-Aug-2005, 11:29	#7
Loz Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,973 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Sussex Mood: Train comes and I know its destination Guys, thanks for your suggestions. I'll try one and feed back. I swear, this club is a lifesaver, never known anything like it. Reply

09-Aug-2005, 22:55	#8
Loz Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,973 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Sussex Mood: Train comes and I know its destination Forks posted to K-Tech today. I'll find out next week what sort of trouble I'm in. Helpful and friendly on the phone, so a good first impression. Thanks for the suggestions, folks. Reply