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Replace my forks
09/20/09 at 14:01:57

So long story short, a guy decides to turn left on a red light in front of me and now I have to change my front forks. Of course neither insurance is covering it so I'm doing it on a budget.

I hear you can get fork assemblies cheap on ebay but how do I know if it'll fit my bike? Any other suggestions as to where I can get some? I ride a 2001 ls650, I'd post a picture of it but it's just too sad to look at right now, one fork completely snap and the spring is all stretched out. I appreciate the help, riding the bus everyday is just no fun (though I am looking forward to working on it!)

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Demin Serious Thumper Offline We need more chlorine in the gene pool Posts: 2435 Warren,Ohio Gender:	Re: Replace my forks Reply #1 - 09/20/09 at 14:10:45 Go to bike bandit,and look up the parts,and check the part numbers for different years.I think they are all the same,but I'm not 100% positive.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28752 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Replace my forks Reply #2 - 09/20/09 at 14:41:58 Almost 100% sure, no difference in any of the years as far as forks are concerned. well on diff, those little bug deflectors.
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smokin_blue Serious Thumper Offline From Cafes to Streetfighters! I build them all! Posts: 830 St. Paul, MN Gender:	Re: Replace my forks Reply #3 - 09/21/09 at 03:42:17 Demin wrote on 09/20/09 at 14:10:45: Go to bike bandit,and look up the parts,and check the part numbers for different years.I think they are all the same,but I'm not 100% positive. Or if you go to Ronayers.com and look up parts they have a cross reference search that will tell you what other models or years it is used on.
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Replace my forks Reply #4 - 09/21/09 at 04:04:19 Perfect opportunity to swap stuff out & set it up with better brakes & a tubeless front tire.
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Re: Replace my forks
Reply #5 - 09/21/09 at 06:11:10

When looking on ebay go for early '80's GS 450/550 models; they hook right up.
The forks and wheels on REX are from a '82 & '83 GS450L model bike.
I got these forks, and also have another set from an '83 GS550 which have the mounts for the dual disc setup, which will go on REX when I have time to get them cleaned up and check out function.
I paid less than $50 for the complete GS450 fork set, and $35 for the GS550 fork tubes. Both were in very good condition.
Ebay is a great source.

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Re: Replace my forks
Reply #6 - 09/21/09 at 07:39:46

1--Your Savage doesn't have forks...it has front damper assemblies.
2--The on-line parts dealers I've used have their own numbers, not Suzuki part numbers.

Good luck, and a good thing you didn't get pranged like your front damper assemblies did. Why won't the perp's insurance pay for your damage? If you have the facts lined up, consider small claims court. Of course, even if you win, you'll have to find a way to collect from that dead beat.

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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: Replace my forks Reply #7 - 09/21/09 at 07:58:42 Where does the fork oil go?
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28752 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Replace my forks Reply #8 - 09/21/09 at 08:13:25 bill67 wrote on 09/21/09 at 07:58:42: Where does the fork oil go? In automatic transmissions of course.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28752 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Replace my forks Reply #9 - 09/21/09 at 08:15:46 PTRider wrote on 09/21/09 at 07:39:46: 1--Your Savage doesn't have forks...it has front damper assemblies. 2--The on-line parts dealers I've used have their own numbers, not Suzuki part numbers. A rose by any name is still a rose. Babbittsonline uses suzuki p/n's
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