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[Closed] sawing off fork brake bosses, anyone done it? any tips?

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Best way to do it, paint retouching etc. Any tips appreciated.


 
Posted : 16/06/2011 7:53 pm
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1. Use hacksaw to cut off boss.
2. Use file to clean up any reminiscence.
3. Prime - sand - paint- sand- paint - lacquer to required finish.


 
Posted : 16/06/2011 7:55 pm
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I did it to some z1 forks many years ago. Filed down, shot blasted and powder coated locally. Looked great with some new decals. Just make sure they're not holding the legs and arch together like some marzocchi forks used to.


 
Posted : 16/06/2011 7:57 pm
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'reminiscence' The word I was looking for without even knowing of its' existence.

Cheers brick.


 
Posted : 16/06/2011 8:00 pm
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Don't you mean remnants rather than old memories?


 
Posted : 16/06/2011 8:08 pm
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I mean remnants, that will teach me to use spell check without checking the word! More haste less speed e.t.c


 
Posted : 16/06/2011 8:08 pm
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Where's my abuse goddamit? ๐Ÿ˜†
Anyone else I've corrected gets all lairy normally.


 
Posted : 16/06/2011 8:13 pm
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I believe the fork reminisces for its lost bosses.


 
Posted : 16/06/2011 8:32 pm