83 Fork Tubes

[Rocket]

Recently found out my fork tubes are slightly bent, from last years deer impact. So I am ordering a set of Franks Forks, as replacements $245 pair Vs $198 each from yamaha (best price found).

 

 

I am changing out all the fork bushings too. Yamaha doesn't list the upper tube bushing separately from the fork tube itself & after some searching I found racetech.com does have the bushings listed.

[GigaWhiskey]

I am curious, how did you figure out your tubes were bent? I know you said you had an issue with a deer but how did you know? What issues are you having with them bent?

[Rocket]

I am curious, how did you figure out your tubes were bent? I know you said you had an issue with a deer but how did you know? What issues are you having with them bent?

 

It was previously suspected last year, I just confirmed it this week. See my gallery Pics, for a better idea of the damage done.

 

The left side fork seal started to leak recently, I pulled the tube to change it. The 1 1/2" X2' ABS tube that I use as a seal driver, was rubbing on part of the fork tube, just below where the bottom triple tree clamps the tube. With the slight bend it had shortened my wheelbase a bit, but otherwise all seemed normal.