Getting a part fabr...
 

[Closed] Getting a part fabricated for a set of suspension forks...

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I've gone and damaged a part on a set uf suspension forks- old set of Manitou Travis- which are superb and work great. However I have contacted Hotlines the importer and they say no spares are available as the fork is too old.

Now, I can measure up the part (its a hollow bolt that threads into the damper rod and into the work leg) and get all the thread specs ok myself- but getting it made to this might prove a problem. Have you ever been down this road?

Cheers in advance!!


 
Posted : 12/02/2017 9:30 pm
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I suggest you take the failed part to a local machine shop and ask them to make a copy. Expect to pay a lot.


 
Posted : 12/02/2017 9:34 pm
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If it's just a bored-out standard fastener, then any machine shop could do it.

Otherwise, try Dougal at [url= http://www.shockcraft.co.nz/ ]http://www.shockcraft.co.nz/[/url] he's been fettling Manitous for years, and has a stockpile of stuff from older generation forks.


 
Posted : 12/02/2017 10:06 pm
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Sketch with approx sizes and material


 
Posted : 12/02/2017 10:11 pm