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Help Across Forks

Discussion in 'Suzuki 250cc In-line 4's' started by Diablo68, Jan 25, 2022.

  1. Diablo68

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    The work on the Across project continues. I've ordered and waiting on fork seals and dust caps. Getting ready to take forks out and noticed a problem with the lower leg on right fork. Damn
    Any Across experts know of a fork swap option or a right fork leg in need of adoption?

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    Thanks GreyImport, I did check Australian Suzuki Parts List and only had the Across come up on the list. I might have to dig a bit deeper, the fork seals and dust caps were used in a heap of other models (e.g. GS500)
     
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    Has anyone tried to weld those broken pinch bolt sections?
     
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    I did wonder about a welding fix. Google search results gave mixed views. Regardless, I figured cost of proper welding would be more than cost of replacement item from wreckers
     
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    A good tig welding specialist with correct alloy rod could likely do it, at a cost...
     
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    Im no metallurgist and certainly not a welder but what are the fork lowers made of? .... magnesium alloy?
     
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    Google searches I did said Magnesium Alloy. Not sure about reliability of info though
     
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    Yamaha website, but bounce around here for a bit in the various tabs
    https://global.yamaha-motor.com/business/cf/data/guide/

    I'd bet dollars to donuts it's AC4C alloy according to Yamaha which is A356
    FWIW magnesium is usually labelled in circumstances where it can be mistaken for an aluminium alloy
     
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    I was busy googling again after your question. Found same info
     

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    Yea I did the same but most results referred to mountain bikes :D
     
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    Thanks 2valve,
    I got a direct recommendation about checking with Motorecycle. Done.
     
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    Also, good to have the other links too. Thanks again
     
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    Personally, I wouldn't hesitate to weld that. I am sure @Murdo could do the same for yours Mr Grey, if you ask him nicely.
     
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    No problem at all , happy to assist.
    It's good fun chasing parts , it's amazing what's out there sitting on shelves collecting dust.
    Chris @ motorecycle is super helpfull , so hopefully he'll have the part your after.
     
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