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vingtsous
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dent on front fork tube

vingtsous
I have a dent on one of my front fork tube....it's making the oil leak quite a bit...

What do you think about JB welding it???

Anybody has ever experience it??

Thanks!
1976 cb750 k6  (rebuilding)
1972 cb750 k2 (project)
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shultz_1978
Best thing would be to pick a good used one. I think
Simple if some one else can, why can't I
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A picture would really help here.
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FastCletus
Personally I would replace.  Bent fork?  I think that takes structural integrity into question.  Just my opinion
@FastCletus552 aka Jimmy C, buildin' rides out of Napa CA
Current Build 1980 CB 750 F
Finished Build 1975 CB 500T Cafe Racer - SOLD
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Re: dent on front fork tube

vingtsous
no its not bent.....dunno how to say....
i said dent....may be scratch would be more appropriate...

Its been caused by a hit of a little piece of rock....thrown by a car....

dont know how to say in english...sorry

Just a little "tic"....(sound it made lol!!)


Thanks anyways!
1976 cb750 k6  (rebuilding)
1972 cb750 k2 (project)
1986 kawa ex500
1987 shadow 1100
2005 suzuki katana750
2008 klr650
2009 pair of adidas

Québec
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FastCletus
Oh ok, divot, nick, scratch, are far better sounding than dent  :)  
To my knowledge there is no way of repairing things like this.  Personally I might try some real fine sand paper like 400 grit or wetsand, and try and smooth it out, then maybe add epoxy to it, then sand that.  Dont know if that will work, cant make it any worse I guess
@FastCletus552 aka Jimmy C, buildin' rides out of Napa CA
Current Build 1980 CB 750 F
Finished Build 1975 CB 500T Cafe Racer - SOLD
2002 Ducati 998 Biposto
2005 Rossi #46 Scooter
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