Thruxton Black forks

Discussion in 'Thruxton, Scrambler & Trident' started by Lcm7lee, Mar 6, 2017.

  1. Lcm7lee

    Lcm7lee Well-Known Member

    Jun 29, 2016
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    just done my forks black n I am well happy makes it look mean I think IMG_0184.JPG
     
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  2. Lcm7lee

    Lcm7lee Well-Known Member

    Jun 29, 2016
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    They are fork shrinked mate

    They are for Motorcross bikes to protect the forks,you slip them on then heat them up just as you would heat shrink on wiring
     
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  3. Bonzo

    Bonzo Well-Known Member

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    A bit of gold peaking through the RH leg?

    Looks good though. Great protection I would imagine.

    What sorta money that set you back?
     
  4. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    Very interesting protective covering, I presume they are tubular and you have to remove the fork leg ?
    What made you choose this method over fork gaiters ?
    I saw some similar shock absorber protective wraps the other day.
     
  5. Lcm7lee

    Lcm7lee Well-Known Member

    Jun 29, 2016
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    Yeah exactly that's what I thought but I think this bike will be a keeper,shame they only do Matt black,if I can get some ohlins/triumph rear shock stickers I may do the rear too
     
  6. Lcm7lee

    Lcm7lee Well-Known Member

    Jun 29, 2016
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    I thought Id try something different and the gators don't go top to bottom,I thought as I was putting the cafe fairing on that it wouldn't be much more work to do this and is wasn't if I'm honest oh and matey cut me a deal as he has never sold any for road bikes before
     
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  7. Lcm7lee

    Lcm7lee Well-Known Member

    Jun 29, 2016
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    Yeah but with a Matt black pin strip on there you won't see it

    £24.99
     
  8. Lcm7lee

    Lcm7lee Well-Known Member

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    Maybe satin would of looked better
     
  9. Bonzo

    Bonzo Well-Known Member

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    Cant wait to see the finished article :)
     
  10. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

    Sep 29, 2016
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    Will they not scrunch up with the constant movement of the forks ?
     
  11. Lcm7lee

    Lcm7lee Well-Known Member

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    Wouldn't of thought so mate as they are on the stantions and not on the bits that move
     
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  12. Lcm7lee

    Lcm7lee Well-Known Member

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    Me either,just power commander next month then at some point get the wheels done black
     
  13. Midas

    Midas Member

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    So, where do ya get this stuff and what's it called?
     
  14. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

    Sep 29, 2016
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    You're gonna have to educate me again DD
    What is a USD ?
     
  15. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

    Sep 29, 2016
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    Whats the benefit of that then ?
    I've noticed some of the rear shocks are like that.
    Has the world gone mad?
     
  16. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

    Sep 29, 2016
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    That's a nice looking bike DD
    Well explained, I don't think that I will need them either then, quite happy bouncing about with my new progressive springs up front.
    Too posh for me in that Thruxton forum, I'll have to retreat humbly back to my Bonneville forum where we have proper forks. lol
     
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  17. Lcm7lee

    Lcm7lee Well-Known Member

    Jun 29, 2016
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    This is the site
    http://www.factoryarme.com/

    Contact the bloke mark and explain it's for a road bike and you have seen it on lee's cafe racer
     
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  18. Lcm7lee

    Lcm7lee Well-Known Member

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    I'm happy to hear about the old bikes mate better than the plastic fantastic bikes of my era
     
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  19. Kev06

    Kev06 Active Member

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    Never knew this stuff existed- interesting
     
  20. dickydido

    dickydido Senior Member

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    Hi Lcm7lee,

    .....that looks really good....

    ......just like to point out you get really cool looking black forks on the Thruxton 12 as standard!......lol.......

    Cheers,

    dickydido
     
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