Overandout Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 CBR 150 Project continues (Project thread to be updated!) I now have the USD forks off the donor bike but they are in need of some attention and I'm thinking that it may be easier to just buy some more rather than repair. Either way, repair or replace like for like, I need to find out what bike they were originally from. I was hoping after a clean that I would see some identification markings, at least a Brand, but no, there is nothing anywhere! Anyone recognize these? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll2 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 overanout, i could not find the same fork again. And really not sure which bike it is from. But it is not hard to repair it as i remember you can get a new spring set for cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 If you decide to not repair and replace I'll put my hand up for them. they would look great on my SR400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ll2 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 If you decide to not repair and replace I'll put my hand up for them. they would look great on my SR400. but i remember they are only 31 mm. not small for your sr400? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Ahhhh yep 31mm is too small. they look bigger in the pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualbiker Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Maybe Tiger 250 rs forks. The tiger ran cbr150 wheels as far as I'm aware. Sent from my XT1032 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantan Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Had the same thought but the forks on the Tiger were different iirr, at least at the lower black "axle mount". I guess its some aftermarket part, maybe made in Thailand maybe china? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 These guys in CNX bring in USDI do not know what kind etc....Probably china/taiwanhttps://www.facebook.com/UpsideDownCNX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overandout Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Thanks for the info. All the forks suggested so far have lugs on the leading edge for a mudguard mount, but mine do not and they have not been cut either. My guess is that they are from a scooter or aftermarket. Unfortunately they are, as I said, needing quite a lot of attention. The seals need replacing and that will obviously require identifying the forks, but also the chrome is pitted so they would have to be rechromed (I know there are places that could do this but...) one of them is bent. Of course, bent things can be straightened (its only slight), but I'm going to need a real expert to get these forks to be useable again.... Anyone know a Bangkok suspension house that might take it on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa al Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 When I took my Raider in for repair of leaky seals, it turned out that the chromed rods were pitted an needed to be replaced. ~3500baht including seals and labor. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 These guys in CNX bring in USD I do not know what kind etc.... Probably china/taiwan https://www.facebook.com/UpsideDownCNX Defo from China. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Modified-motorcycle-front-fork-inverted-suspension-hard-and-soft-adjustable/1498909318.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) Defo from China. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Modified-motorcycle-front-fork-inverted-suspension-hard-and-soft-adjustable/1498909318.html That is quite a website! Thanks interesting browse Edited June 1, 2014 by mania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Defo from China. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Modified-motorcycle-front-fork-inverted-suspension-hard-and-soft-adjustable/1498909318.html That is quite a website! Thanks interesting browse Reliable too, I have purchased many items from there and all arrive without issue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) Ahhhh yep 31mm is too small. they look bigger in the pic. My 250 has 41mm so I think 31 would be OK for a 150. I think SR400 forks are 35mm! O&O Have you been to the Poosub market in Pathumtani? There will be probably be exactly what you want there! Happy to accompany you there if you want then I can return your compression tester! Edited June 1, 2014 by VocalNeal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Yeah SR is 35mm but I can mill up some new clamps for larger diametre forks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overandout Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) These guys in CNX bring in USD I do not know what kind etc.... Probably china/taiwan https://www.facebook.com/UpsideDownCNX Defo from China. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Modified-motorcycle-front-fork-inverted-suspension-hard-and-soft-adjustable/1498909318.html I agree with your conclusion on the origin! I was just thinking that a trawl round the automotive markets round here might be in order, then I saw Vocalneal's post!! Edited June 1, 2014 by Overandout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overandout Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 Ahhhh yep 31mm is too small. they look bigger in the pic. My 250 has 41mm so I think 31 would be OK for a 150. I think SR400 forks are 35mm! O&O Have you been to the Poosub market in Pathumtani? There will be probably be exactly what you want there! Happy to accompany you there if you want then I can return your compression tester! No I have not. But I'd be more than happy to take up your offer. I'll send you an SMS at some point, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overandout Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 Those fork tops (which allow the original Honda top yoke to be used) are threaded onto the upper tube by a fairly standard looking thread and the seals on those look OK, so I could be OK just getting some replacements with the same outside diameter (so as to re-use the lower yoke), same length, and same thread for the tops. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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