I need a straight set of fork tubes

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beemersanducs
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I need a straight set of fork tubes

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Hi all, I am in need of a good used (useable) fork tubes for my R90S, mine are pitted and I found my spare set are bent! so if someone has a set to sell please let me know. Thanks
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beemersanducs
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Re: I need a straight set of fork tubes

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Thanks but I know that new ones are available.
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Re: I need a straight set of fork tubes

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Those bikes are approaching 40 years old. It's getting tougher and tougher to find nice used ones. Most people find Franks is a better bet, and not that much more expensive.
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Major Softie wrote:Those bikes are approaching 40 years old. It's getting tougher and tougher to find nice used ones. Most people find Franks is a better bet, and not that much more expensive.
New from BMW are $333 each! Last time I got them from Franks they were $225 a set!
beemersanducs
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Re: I need a straight set of fork tubes

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I found a pair of good ones about 85 miles from me and bought them....Thanks for the suggestions.
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Re: I need a straight set of fork tubes

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DAMN!

You probably got the very last ones!
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Re: I need a straight set of fork tubes

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Major Softie wrote:DAMN!

You probably got the very last ones!
The 85 mile ones?
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Re: I need a straight set of fork tubes

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ME 109 wrote:
Major Softie wrote:DAMN!

You probably got the very last ones!
The 85 mile ones?
Wouldn't you have to cut them down a bit?
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Re: I need a straight set of fork tubes

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Garnet wrote: Wouldn't you have to cut them down a bit?
Na not really. Just a pain in the ass pumping up the front tyre.
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