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Re: question about fork tubes
Reply #15 - 11/22/12 at 06:14:51

I guess a big question is,.. are these bubbles.. rust, under chrome popping up,.. or hard debris, dryed to the tubes?...
A clue might be,.. are they on the front of the tubes,.. or all around, or mostly in the rear?.. If they're mostly in front area,.. it's likely things that have hit and stuck... you can buff that off...
If it's all over, or mostly in the rear, it;s probably rust coming up from underneath,... it's likely to worsen.. You probably will need tubes eventually...
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I was thinking dried bugs, and gravel pits... rust don't happen much here in Az, especially not on chrome...

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ohio thumper Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 154	Re: question about fork tubes Reply #16 - 12/02/12 at 06:20:09 well i flushed the idea of putting the buffed out tubes back on. seals are cheap, but my time in labor isnt. i have decided to go the springer route. and since DNA is the cheapest i can find, thats the way im going. has anybody had any personal experience with DNA springers?
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Badass94Cad Senior Member Offline This space for rent Posts: 313 Mass-->Jerz-->PA! Gender:	Re: question about fork tubes Reply #17 - 12/02/12 at 08:30:18 I've read mixed reviews on the DNA, generally pretty good. I've never used one, but keep us posted with your swap if you do it. It's something I'd love to do too. Here's a link to Installing Girder on 2000 Savage/S40
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Re: question about fork tubes
Reply #18 - 12/02/12 at 20:13:42

On a light bike DNA is an alright front end. On a heavier bike, forget it. The quality just isn't there.

I've ridden a lot of Springer equipped bikes over the years. Knuckles, Pans, CB750s, Brit parallel twins, KZ900 cop shop that had been chopped...

There are 2 aftermarket Springers built correctly. Stock replicas from V-Twin Mfg (aka Taiwan Ted's) and any Paughco. A third option if they are still around is CB Customs, Kawasaki Vulcan specialists. They had a 500-750 Vulcan set up that would be fine for a Savage.

Good luck, it will be worth the work. I'll always ride a bike with a Springer instead of a bike with a Glide front end if the opportunity arises.

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ohio thumper Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 154	Re: question about fork tubes Reply #19 - 12/03/12 at 02:59:32 sweet . thanks for the input. i will be posting pics as i go along with it.
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Digger Serious Thumper 2005 No Login Offline Ya gotta be tough to ride singles! Posts: 1604 Colorado Springs, CO Gender:	Re: question about fork tubes Reply #20 - 12/07/12 at 21:03:25 ohio thumper wrote on 12/03/12 at 02:59:32: sweet . thanks for the input. i will be posting pics as i go along with it. FWIW...... I use a knife-sharpening stone and whetstone oil to gently work off any small imperfections on my fork tubes. I just try to remove any sharp surfaces that could cut seals.
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LANCER Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Savage Beast Performance Parts Posts: 10666 Oklahoma Gender:	Re: question about fork tubes Reply #21 - 12/08/12 at 02:32:52 I've got spare tubes that should be clean and smooth. I will check tomorrow when I get home. If all is well as I anticipate then I think I can make you an offer you can't refuse.
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