POOR MAN'S EXTENDED FRONT FORKS

[igya]

Jul 19, 2009 20:35:48 GMT -5 XS Rod said:

Look at the pics of my bike in the images gallery (Time to ressurect), the first set of pics. Send me a message if your intrested and I'll give you the details. I have two sets of lower legs, one chrome one not.
Yo,
Rod

You've got a nice ride in the works! Mine is pretty slick itself. I would really like the 6" tubes, but the right one looks like the chrome is missing just above the seal. If so, it would have to be stripped and chromed again, unless you've already done that. I really do want super clean tubes (not even pits) so there would be no oil leak.
Thanks,
Charles

[XS Rod]

igya,
That is correct, they (both) would need replating. They have been sitting a very very long time. If you can't find any let me know. I have a set of chrome lower legs that have the lugs ground off except for the caliper. Chrome is runnable... smiling here bro cause I know you'd wanna re-plate it.

By the way ... post some pics of your ride bro.

Yo,
Rod

[650leo]

Frank's is still using that external spring picture.

[CaptDan]

Yes! Frank's is still around and producing fork legs. They are a bit pricey, but if you need something special, they are basically the only game in town.

You have to CALL and talk to someone to place an order. Emailing or leaving a message on their answering machine will not get the job done.

[phone]

But once you actually speak with someone at Frank's they are top-notch. They ship C.O.D., which is pretty unique these days, but that's how Frank's rolls.

I just received a custom set of legs and they are beautifully done. I was more than happy to pay the price, cuz I couldn't finish the bike without them.

[joneshomebody]

I am 6'3" and any extension on the tubes without some added rake makes the beast too tall, its quite tall already so rake the d**n thing or leave it alone unless you're a bball pro.