bending forks???

[nick_ish]

Awsome! Now to go find me a bender and some forks! :mrgreen:

 

[Gdcast]

That last bike is beautiful KOTA, where can I find more pics of her?

 

[KOTA]

That last bike is beautiful KOTA, where can I find more pics of her?

Thanks, Gdcast...That bike is all over here. It's the rat bike I use the most. It's on page 5 "Photo Contest". or here
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=23633&p=236307&hilit=+grandson#p236307

 

[Gdcast]

She´s a real cooker, I´m gonna have to find a banana seat for La Rotosa now, cause I just fell in love with that look!

 

[DUSTER666]

NICE!! Hey that black bike is on Amazon.com for their description of the Tall Nirve Ape Hanger handle Bars

 

[KOTA]

NICE!! Hey that black bike is on Amazon.com for their description of the Tall Nirve Ape Hanger handle Bars

That's where the bars came from....$20, can't beat the price.

 

[DUSTER666]

NICE!! Hey that black bike is on Amazon.com for their description of the Tall Nirve Ape Hanger handle Bars

That's where the bars came from....$20, can't beat the price.

Yeah Just got a set with some reward points...I paid $1.56 for them :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Gonna try to bend some forks now....

 

[yoder327]

Thanks to the advice in this thread, I was able to successfully bend my first two forks!

You can see them here:

viewtopic.php?f=21&t=38406

Thanks for the tips Kota! Your instructions were spot on!

 

[KOTA]

NICE...NICE...NICE!

 

[Gdcast]

Here is how mine turned up:

KOTA Rulz! :wink:

 

[DUSTER666]

I did some work on Bending some forks. I made some 1 inch marks and bent a little at a time. Actually Bending the forks was not too bad..( I am 250 lbs...) :shock: Keeping them straight was the hardest part. I really like the look. A wooden jig might be useful in the future. Here are some pics.

 

[KOTA]

You got it, Duster. If you have any clearance problems, with that tire, you can solve it by putting a 1.75x 26 on. They're a "little" narrower, and a slightly less diameter. Plus they'll fit on the same rim as a 2.125 x 26....DON'T forget! Make sure the inside pedal is NOT down on what ever corner you're taking. :lol:

UH..be careful out there. 8)

 

[DUSTER666]

Ha Ha yeah should be fun. I like the look of the 24" in the front...kinda hot rodish. I guess I will find out where the Term Pedal Scraper came from soon.... :wink: Need to figure out something creative for Truss Rods...Def need some support for these forks so they do not bend anymore under weight.

 

[blackdiamond]

Can(or is there a way to) bend forks without a conduit bender???????????????????????????

 

[KOTA]

I'm sure there are numerous ways to bend a fork, this just seems to be the most efective. If you don't have a conduit bender, try to borrow one from an electrician, maybe rent one. They're just about "indestructible".

 

[roland365]

is it possible to bend the flat sided forks?

 

[KOTA]

is it possible to bend the flat sided forks?

If you mean a "blade" fork.....No!..But, if ya do, post pics. :lol:

 

[roland365]

yeah didnt think so but u never know with these guys on here...... :wink:

 

[KOTA]

yeah didnt think so but u never know with these guys on here...... :wink:

You were right!...One of "these guys" (Kuttnhack) did it!

 

[tcpete]

by any chance has anyone ever bent a more modern day tube fork???

anyone have a 27" fork pre bent they wana sell that will fit a 26" wheel? :mrgreen: