Subject: RE: Fork problem
Author: bluezi-@att.net
Date: Mar 13, 2005, 9:10 AM
Post ID: 1718537023
Reading the previous thread about forks couldn't come at a better time, ....I'm re-assembing my forks this afternoon. I am curious about the "PVC spacer" has anyone ever taken their forks off after having one in there for a long time? Was it beat to &*^&* and back or did it hold up okay? I live on a really bumpy rural road...should I use the spacers or not?.....so many questions...Whay do you think, Loopers?
Bill
73 Bronze Eldo
-------------- Original message from Keith Ruff <klru-@comcast.net>: --------------
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