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Rufredbaron



Joined: 05 Apr 2012
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Location: Dallas, Texas
PostPosted: Fri May 10, 2013 8:55 pm    Post subject: YB11 Forks Reply with quote
This request may have been posted earlier by an interested party...

I have a 1997 YB11 with 3,500 miles. During a recent inspection it was discovered that the right side fork slider has a crack where it clamps the axle. Well, that's a problem. So, I am looking for a slider or a set of appropriate forks. Further, if anyone has a safe repair option, I would like to hear about it. Several locals have suggested that 1) just ride it as it won't break, 2) have it welded (Tig, Heli-Arc?), 3) find some other forks and modify them to work, 4) sell it and hope the buyer doesn't see it. All are unacceptable to me.

Help!

Matt
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Evilchicken0



Joined: 12 May 2010
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Location: London
PostPosted: Fri May 10, 2013 9:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you know anybody in the are industry they can glue it. Areo adhesives are super strong and can also be very thin to penetrate tight tolerances.
I'd be fine with it being welded
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crankcase



Joined: 09 Nov 2011
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Location: Frankfurt Germany
PostPosted: Sat May 11, 2013 10:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
this shop does Paioli rebuilds:
http://www.bimota-parts.de/de/dienstleistungen.html
he has an English translator friend- so you can write to him in English
maybe he can help . .
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