Rashed, Leaking from top of fork tube! pics
Hey guys,
I recently purchased this bike and the top of the forktube started leaking do to a crash in a parking lot from the previous owner. My question is can i just replace the whole top cap and damper dial or is that all pressurized and will it take off when i try loosening it???? Heres a pic: http://alexfreeman.org/Downloads/Bik...f/IMG_3869.JPG http://alexfreeman.org/Downloads/Bik...f/IMG_3873.JPG |
The forks are not pressurized. Looks like it's time for some new ones..
If the caps are that smashed, there is definitely internal damage also. Luckily F4i forks are cheap. |
Originally Posted by Sick97SS
(Post 1044289)
The forks are not pressurized. Looks like it's time for some new ones..
If the caps are that smashed, there is definitely internal damage also. Luckily F4i forks are cheap. |
Originally Posted by f4imfast
(Post 1044236)
Hey guys,
I recently purchased this bike and the top of the forktube started leaking do to a crash in a parking lot from the previous owner. |
Originally Posted by stingray
(Post 1044332)
that's a lot of damage for a "parking lot" crash. looks like you might be the proud owner of a former stunt slut. any pics of the entire bike?
The guy who crashed it is a very close friend of mine and the curb is what did all the top damage. He ended up selling the bike to me for a grand. |
Originally Posted by f4imfast
(Post 1044361)
The guy who crashed it is a very close friend of mine and the curb is what did all the top damage. He ended up selling the bike to me for a grand.
anyway, it's a good deal for a grand as long as the frame isn't tweaked. the f4i has a strong frame so you should be fine. forks should be cheap on ebay. |
you can also buy only the top .. and have a rebuild of the fork it it isnt bent.. thats what i would do..
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The forks aren't pressurized, but that cap could be under spring pre-load. Depends on what spacers are on the springs (you never know what a previous owner has done). Stock it's not too bad, just don't let it surprise you when you turn that last thread. I wrap a towel around the cap, just to be sure I don't launch it.
Ern |
Originally Posted by MadHattr059
(Post 1044489)
The forks aren't pressurized, but that cap could be under spring pre-load. Depends on what spacers are on the springs (you never know what a previous owner has done). Stock it's not too bad, just don't let it surprise you when you turn that last thread. I wrap a towel around the cap, just to be sure I don't launch it.
Ern |
Hey does anyone know if Forks off other models of bike will work on my F4i??? My triple might be tweaked and if it is im just going to buy a complete triple with forks
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