is this possible?

[mach1]

are bent upper fork tubes able to be straightened

[manofthefield]

Yup, as long as there isn't a crease in the tubes.  I had it done at a small repair shop/ racer's shop for $70.  It just takes someone who knows what they're doing and a press to do it with

[mach1]

is it possible for me to use a die from a tube bending machine that way i dont leave any grooves or marks and will it still be as strong as is comes from the factory is it even worth it

[Trwhouse]

Hey Joel,
Now you're asking how to straighten your fork tubes?
Man, oh man.
For almost a month you have been posting multiple threads about having crashed your late model GS500 accidentally in a parking lot by hitting a concrete tire stop and bending your forks.
You then asked for help locating replacements.
I offered to sell you a spare set from my 1991 GS500 for cheap -- $75 plus shipping.
A bunch of other people on our site then helped you with cross-referencing info to let you know that my older forks will fit on your late model GS.
You and I set up the sale and you sent me money via Paypal.
That's when I noticed that your name and the name on the Paypal account weren't the same and that the Paypal account was unconfirmed, meaning I had no protection in the event of fraud or problems.
Then you told me you were using your friend's Paypal account because you hadn't yet received your own bank card and because you were trying to hide the crash from your parents (they haven't noticed your bike being damaged or not around lately?).
After that, I returned your money via Paypal because I didn't feel comfortable with the account you were using -- you could have reversed the payment once you got the parts and I would have had no recourse or protection.
You said it wasn't a problem, and that you understood, then you agreed to send me a safe and easily cashable US Postal Service money order for the forks.
A day or two later, you e-mailed me to tell me you couldn't send the money because you had an unexpected bill and money problems but wondered if I'd just sell you the fork tubes, rather than the fork assemblies.
I rejected that idea.
Now I see you are still looking for forks on the site a few days ago, and now you are asking about straightening your bent tubes -- which is never a good idea.
I must say, I made you a good offer to buy my forks, packed them carefully for you and awaited your money.
I just think you wasted my time and continue to waste the time of everyone else here.
I wanted to help you get your bike fixed and thought I was doing my best to do that.
What's the story?
yours,
Todd

[makenzie71]

Todd, it's never a good idea to wait for "dibs" people to bite the bullit.  Half the time I don't even bother pulling the parts until I have the cash in hand.

Oh and you can purchase paypal protection for any transaction.

[mach1]

Hey Joel,
Now you're asking how to straighten your fork tubes?
Man, oh man.
For almost a month you have been posting multiple threads about having crashed your late model GS500 accidentally in a parking lot by hitting a concrete tire stop and bending your forks.
You then asked for help locating replacements.
I offered to sell you a spare set from my 1991 GS500 for cheap -- $75 plus shipping.
A bunch of other people on our site then helped you with cross-referencing info to let you know that my older forks will fit on your late model GS.
You and I set up the sale and you sent me money via Paypal.
That's when I noticed that your name and the name on the Paypal account weren't the same and that the Paypal account was unconfirmed, meaning I had no protection in the event of fraud or problems.
Then you told me you were using your friend's Paypal account because you hadn't yet received your own bank card and because you were trying to hide the crash from your parents (they haven't noticed your bike being damaged or not around lately?).
After that, I returned your money via Paypal because I didn't feel comfortable with the account you were using -- you could have reversed the payment once you got the parts and I would have had no recourse or protection.
You said it wasn't a problem, and that you understood, then you agreed to send me a safe and easily cashable US Postal Service money order for the forks.
A day or two later, you e-mailed me to tell me you couldn't send the money because you had an unexpected bill and money problems but wondered if I'd just sell you the fork tubes, rather than the fork assemblies.
I rejected that idea.
Now I see you are still looking for forks on the site a few days ago, and now you are asking about straightening your bent tubes -- which is never a good idea.
I must say, I made you a good offer to buy my forks, packed them carefully for you and awaited your money.
I just think you wasted my time and continue to waste the time of everyone else here.
I wanted to help you get your bike fixed and thought I was doing my best to do that.
What's the story?
yours,
Todd

the deal is im stuck i have more bills to pay than money comming in im trying to get a raise at work but my boss keeps brushing be off i cant leave cause i have too much crap to pay. im in debt way over my head because of stupid crap i did when i was younger. i had to sell my mac toolbox last week and so i have some money left over and seeing i cant get the forks straight at work i have to buy them. dont get me wrong i know i need new ones but if i could have fixed my old ones or just got the uppers i would have done it but since i cant do or find either im stuck. and yes i told my dad he kept asking me why dont i ride my bike why did i buy it if im gonna ride it so i told him.  and trwhouse im going to get the money form the guy monday he gave me 100 today so i can send you the money sat. ill send you a little more for all the trouble the last thing i want anyone to think of me is a scammer cause im not im just really bad with money. if you would rather not just tell me im also going to email you today.

[TragicImage]

Hey Joel,
Now you're asking how to straighten your fork tubes?
Man, oh man.
For almost a month you have been posting multiple threads about having crashed your late model GS500 accidentally in a parking lot by hitting a concrete tire stop and bending your forks.
You then asked for help locating replacements.
I offered to sell you a spare set from my 1991 GS500 for cheap -- $75 plus shipping.
A bunch of other people on our site then helped you with cross-referencing info to let you know that my older forks will fit on your late model GS.
You and I set up the sale and you sent me money via Paypal.
That's when I noticed that your name and the name on the Paypal account weren't the same and that the Paypal account was unconfirmed, meaning I had no protection in the event of fraud or problems.
Then you told me you were using your friend's Paypal account because you hadn't yet received your own bank card and because you were trying to hide the crash from your parents (they haven't noticed your bike being damaged or not around lately?).
After that, I returned your money via Paypal because I didn't feel comfortable with the account you were using -- you could have reversed the payment once you got the parts and I would have had no recourse or protection.
You said it wasn't a problem, and that you understood, then you agreed to send me a safe and easily cashable US Postal Service money order for the forks.
A day or two later, you e-mailed me to tell me you couldn't send the money because you had an unexpected bill and money problems but wondered if I'd just sell you the fork tubes, rather than the fork assemblies.
I rejected that idea.
Now I see you are still looking for forks on the site a few days ago, and now you are asking about straightening your bent tubes -- which is never a good idea.
I must say, I made you a good offer to buy my forks, packed them carefully for you and awaited your money.
I just think you wasted my time and continue to waste the time of everyone else here.
I wanted to help you get your bike fixed and thought I was doing my best to do that.
What's the story?
yours,
Todd

its kinda like how I brought him a rear set, and shift lever, and 15t sprocket for free to a skills day, asked if he wanted to go, lined up a bike for him to ride at the skills day, gave him information to get to the free class... then he never showed up.... some people are just flakes.

[mach1]

i e-mailed the guy but never got a response and no one said anything on here abou tit or at least i didnt see it. im not a flake at all if i would have benn told about it or if someone would have responded to my e-mail i would have benn their. dont judge before you know whats going on

[TragicImage]

well, I sent it to you on MySpace, and it shows that it had been read the day before it was supposed to happen.


      Feb 2, 2007 11:33 PM     
Joel
   Read    Skills Day Sunday in Irvine

[mach1]

then thats why i cant do things last min. my band practices on sundays if i would have gotten it a week before then i could let my band mates know. does that make me a flake i dont think it does

[TragicImage]

this debate is kinda pointless in public.

sounds good but how would i get their with no peg where would i put my foot? but i do intend to go

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=33095.msg367953#msg367953



yea..... so... I told you I dunno on a tuesday, and it was happening on a sunday, and you said you intended to go and wasn't last minute.  All I'm saying is, people flake.

[mach1]

i do intend to go but that was too soon i dodnt think i would be a few day after my crash its not like i have other means of transpertaion and walking out of the question and busses no way i was hopeing i could have atleast got the forks fixed that way i have a way to get their i do have a trooper but the motor is being rebuilt at this time. and yeha its pointless let me fix the bike and show im not a flake you cant go places with nothing to go with

[Trwhouse]

OK Joel,
I just e-mailed you back.
Send me the US Postal Service money order and I will send the forks out to you via UPS after the money arrives here.
I hope you get your bike back together soon and the rest of the stuff will fall into place.
Best wishes,
Todd