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Extended forks
08/03/16 at 10:41:59
 
I'm considering fitting extended forks to my bobber using a rake kit from Chopper Supply
Has anyone fitted this kit?
Tried searching the forum with no luck

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Reply #1 - 08/03/16 at 11:12:35
 
The forks aren't exactly rigid now. I wouldn't expect longer to be very helpful with steering and feel.
I have been here long enough to remember that at least one,maybe more, have done forks and I don't remember them being unhappy with the outcome, but I don't know if they used larger diameter tubes..
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Reply #2 - 08/03/16 at 11:31:16
 
Greg did....he hasn't been around for a year or so.

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Reply #3 - 08/03/16 at 14:52:26
 
maybe Arteacher?
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Reply #4 - 08/04/16 at 02:47:10
 
I followed Greg's lead and installed +4" forks from Frank's Forks. They give a nice stance-
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Reply #5 - 08/05/16 at 00:26:15
 
Cheers

Going to check out Franks forks
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Reply #6 - 08/05/16 at 00:53:00
 
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Reply #7 - 08/07/16 at 21:38:34
 
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Reply #8 - 08/12/16 at 06:08:35
 
Blade wrote on 08/04/16 at 02:47:10:
I followed Greg's lead and installed +4" forks from Frank's Forks. They give a nice stance-


Looks good blade, what did those run you?
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Reply #9 - 08/13/16 at 01:31:46
 
$319 for the forks, Details below:


From: Frank's Maint. & Eng., Inc. [mailto:franksmain12@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, 9 February 2016 7:31 AM

Subject: savage 650

cost would be $319.00 in US funds include name address phone number . year make and model of bike
 
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Frank's Maint. & Eng., Inc
945 Pitner Ave.
Evanston, IL 60202
Phone: 847-475-1003
Fax: 847-570-4937
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