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Need Help! 96 GS500e Bent Fork :(

Started by mortuar, March 02, 2009, 09:29:40 PM

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The Buddha

Today. Sunny when I get home and warm hopefully I'll get it found and ready to ship.
Yesterday was lost painitng shocks, tommorow is a powdercoating pickup and cold and rainy.
Today is your day.
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The Buddha

Freaking rain .. .bloody virago didn't start at work, I hitched a 85 mile ride from people I never knew, but your damn fork legs are in my evil hands now.
Pay up sucka ...
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cafeboy

Quote from: The Buddha on March 11, 2009, 07:39:51 PM
Freaking rain .. .bloody virago didn't start at work, I hitched a 85 mile ride from people I never knew

That sucks  :o
IF I COULD FRAME MY MIND---WHERE WOULD IT HANG ?
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mortuar

You Rock! How much and where to? I live in the 78212 zip code. $20 plush shipping, right? Is this a pair of forks or what are we looking at? You can email me at zdeptawa at gmail dot com if you want and I can send via paypal. Again, thank you sooo much man. You have no idea how happy this makes me.  :D x 100,000
- MortuaR -
1996 GS500E

The Buddha

Pair of what ... I dont have a spare pair of anything ... Its for the right leg, leg or the top slider ... your call. I believe the retaining nut on the bottom is already loose. You can get it off and yank it with ease or save a couple bucks shipping and I'll get it out and send you the top alone.
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mortuar

Oh, you had said 'fork legs' so I was confused. If you would rather send the whole thing, that's fine... all I really need is the top tube - though I'm not sure how much work it would be for you to pull it. Just let me know total cost with shipping for whatever you'd like to send (zip code 78212) and where to send the money, I'm fine with it either way. Thanks again man!
- MortuaR -
1996 GS500E

The Buddha

Tube only, is much cheaper to ship, that whole leg will not fit in the USPS box either, its gonna be an oversized load.
I am all for getting out the tube and even if you do want the lower and other crap, I'll pack it into the tube (hopefully that should fit in the tube.
Its been split already and refitted or atleast that lower bolt is loose for sure.
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mortuar

Awesome, well all I really need is the tube if it's cheaper to ship. If you want to send extra hardware, that's cool too - I don't need the spring or anything, just the part that is bent on mine. Let me know the total with shipping and what account to send it to. Thanks again Buddha!
- MortuaR -
1996 GS500E

The Buddha

How about 30 bucks. If its there or close I'll send it by tommorow. if its much more I'll get back to you and let you know and you decide.
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mortuar

Sounds good! What account do I send the $30 to in paypal and I'll send it right away.
- MortuaR -
1996 GS500E

mortuar

Buddha: hows that fork coming along? Thanks!
- MortuaR -
1996 GS500E

The Buddha

Monday shipping. Its freezing cold and pouring rain today and wifey decided I had to go furniture shopping.
But I will pack and mail 7:30 am monday.
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mortuar

- MortuaR -
1996 GS500E

The Buddha

Quote from: mortuar on March 14, 2009, 03:39:33 PM
You rock! Thanks again! :D

Sorry dude, this POS has a nice freaking rust pit and it will not be a worthwhile swap.
I'll shoot ya a refund. Last year I did over a dozen kat swaps and not one of the legs was worth buying except 1. I think they make GS500's with the mystery metal left over after they make parts for other bikes.
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mortuar

Dang! I'm going to need to find a fork asap. Sorry for wasting your time on pulling that fork Buddha, I appreciate it regardless. Back to searching for a replacement tube!
- MortuaR -
1996 GS500E

mortuar

All, I'm still in dire need of a fork tube (stanchion) for a decent price. All I need is the driver's left side top fork tube as the one on the bike I picked up is slightly bent. Please send me a PM or email me at zdeptawa at gmail dot com if you happen to have one that isn't in bad shape (definitely not bent) that you're willing to part with for a good price. Thanks in advance.
- MortuaR -
1996 GS500E

The Buddha

No waste of time, would rather I had done this ahead of time, and then I'd have tossed it.
BTW yours can be straightened. I'd get it to my guy and see if he can if you want.
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g6b

i'm in the middle of a kat front end swap.  i'm probably a week or 2 away from getting rid of it but i will be looking to sell the stock stuff when i'm done. 
'92 GS500 Streethacker w/ Katana Front End, 5 1/4 Dual Headlights, V&H Slip on, K&N "Lunchbox", Buddha Jet Kit, Katana Rear Wheel & Shock, Custom Tail Plastics, Metallic Copper & Black Paint


mortuar

- MortuaR -
1996 GS500E

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