What would you do (fixing bikes)?

[DEATH_INC.]

I've dealt with victoria wreckers before,no problems.I'd go for the s/h setup too.

[riffer]

I've dealt with victoria wreckers before,no problems.I'd go for the s/h setup too.

Thanks Death_inc. That's the sort of comment that will swing it.

[riffer]

Who the hell reckons I should buy the Yamaha parts?

[svs]

get the second hands forks (if you trust the dealer - and from what I've read here, I see no reason not to). Who knows what else inside your current forks are a bit bent and replacing the chromes only won't help that.

Then you'll also have a few spares for next time ...

[wkid_one]

Okay, here's my dilemma:

I can:

1. buy some secondhand 1987 FZR1000 forks supposedly in excellent condition from Victorian Motorcycle Wreckers in Aussie ($600)

make sure of the returns policy if they aren't what you expect. or get someone to have a look at them

2. buy some Tarozzi OEM replacement fork chromes (brand new - $600), and get new dust seals ($50), bushes ($100), and oil seals ($36) - total $786 and rebuild my forks myself (hopefully re-using my top oil seals or else more $$$).

The option I would go for!

3. buy the genuine Yamaha fork chromes ($960) with all included bushes and seals (except top oil and dust seals) and rebuild myself

Hell NO!

4. Be a cheap and dodgy bastard and get the forks straightened (no guarantees) - $300

I don't even think KK would do that!

[FROSTY:Me]

me Id go another way --see if a local wrecker/importer can bring me in a set direct frtom japan.

[wkid_one]

Me - I would quit road riding and try and hunt down a track weapon instead!!

[riffer]

me Id go another way --see if a local wrecker/importer can bring me in a set direct frtom japan.

Yeah, I've tried that one too Frosty. Talked with the guy from emoto, he said the problem with doing that is:

a) most of the time you can pick up parts by the palletload ie 3 dozen sets of forks for a CBR250RR; or

b) the japs tend to ask really high prices for one-offs.

He actually recommended Victorian Motorcycle Wreckers for me as the most cost-effective option.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Price the Aussi ones properly. Ie what will they cost in NZ $$ Then add on freight etc.
Then look at the Tarozzi OEM replacement fork chromes. $786.00? This looks good to me. Do some home work and see what best works for you. Remember second hand is how I voted but after thinking about it new, for this money, is a good option. Remember it is stone chips that will kill forks as well as other things. The chips allow the rust to start in the base metal and damage the seals. So new has to be a good option if it is only $50-100 more. Good luck.

[Milky]

good point... sum up all the possible costs in each case and then inform us that way it might be easier to decide, especially if the Tarozzi ones are already in the country... that will make them a bit more economic

[riffer]

good point... sum up all the possible costs in each case and then inform us that way it might be easier to decide, especially if the Tarozzi ones are already in the country... that will make them a bit more economic

Prices quoted are all converted to NZ dollars, including postage from Australia for all except the new Yamaha items. Haven't dared ask postage of those ex-Japan.