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Author Message   Runnerpotter Posted on Monday, April 18, 2011 - 11:26 pm:        I have an 08 XB12r: I bent the left tube on the fork and its leaking when I put weight on it... Its a decent bend...Is it repairable, or do I need a entire new fork...If I need a new fork do I have to go with the 08'43 mm Showa inverted forks or will others work?   Littlebuggles Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - 12:32 pm:        I'm pretty sure that's not repairable. It will be nearly impossible to ensure that the fork leg is properly straight. I can't say about parts compatibility with other bikes, pretty much any Buell 43mm inverted fork should work, just don't use the Uly(XB12X) or TT(XB12STT) forks unless you want to raise the front end. Browse the classifieds and post up an ad in the "wanted" section.   Blake Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - 01:54 pm:        Bent fork tubes are indeed repairable.   Jramsey Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - 02:05 pm:        A machinist with big/heavy lathe,bottle jack and a DTI can straighten them,provided it isn't kinked. Used to do them all the time when I worked in a job shop.   Littlebuggles Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - 02:43 pm:        So he should strip them down and take to a machine shop?   Jramsey Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - 03:16 pm:        "So he should strip them down and take to a machine shop?" If Andrew has the wrench ability and the tube isn't tweaked too much then my answer would be yes. If not then he should find another and swap it out. Vee blocks and press will work also, just takes more time and not as handy as doing on a lathe.   Runnerpotter Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - 03:45 pm:        If its repairable with a lathe/bottle jack then awesome, and its def not kinked, but how can I tell if the inside has been damaged or not?   Jramsey Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - 04:26 pm:        Have a pic? Hard to say without seeing it. By kinked I mean a sharp bend verses slight. USD forks can be tougher to straighten than conventionals because less of the stanchion tube is exposed.   Runnerpotter Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 11:40 am:        I will try to get a pic today. It is definately a very slight bend, maybe a few milimeters...I'm assuming I would need to take the entire fork apart before attempting to have it straightened?   Jramsey Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 01:35 pm:        Yep,you will need to disassemble,need to replace the seal and probably the guide bushing as it may be sprung.   Runnerpotter Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 12:01 pm:        Now I have another question... Would a fork off of an 05' XB12s fit my 08' XB12r??? Or would I need new triple trees also?

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