Suspension Fork Tubes ?
06-29-20, 01:31 AM
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Suspension Fork Tubes ?
Hello.
So question. I am going to replace the fork tubes with longer, about 3 feet, maybe less.
Tubes are 1" with .065 wall. I would like to get stainless, would I get the same size wall. Seamless or Welded?
Yes, I know I need to weld at the bottom to replace. I am good with that.
Thanks.
So question. I am going to replace the fork tubes with longer, about 3 feet, maybe less.
Tubes are 1" with .065 wall. I would like to get stainless, would I get the same size wall. Seamless or Welded?
Yes, I know I need to weld at the bottom to replace. I am good with that.
Thanks.
06-29-20, 05:43 AM
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While one could just duplicate the current wall thicknesses I would suggest the added leverage of the longer reach will want somewhat thicker walls. I suggest using seamless DOM 4130 cro moly. Andy
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I agree with Andy, and would add this: a butt weld between two tubes leaves the existing tube thickness at the joint. I'd go for thicker walls, and turning the ends of the tube on a lathe to insert the new, thicker tube some distance (a few inches) into the existing tube before welding.
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06-30-20, 10:33 PM
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The angle to the ground will not be extreme. Tubes are being replaced completely. Just welding at the bottom to facilitate the suspension part install.
07-05-20, 02:46 PM
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So my dad has some 1” pipe. I am going for a sort of cafe race. Maybe shorter.
The pipe he had is too thin, so probably make handle bars if I cannot find what I want.
The pipe he had is too thin, so probably make handle bars if I cannot find what I want.
