Author Topic: GT Performer forks not looking so good........ (Read 1454 times)

mivvi · « **on:** October 20, 2005, 04:32 PM »

Well an update on my last post about the knackered threads on my forks. Argos the frame repairers won't do them, said the threads are too badly damaged. They suggested welding a new steerer on, this was mentioned by others on here. Seems its my only choice now apart from trying to get another set. They are so easy to find, not! So if I manage to get an old set of forks to take the steerer off, does anyone on here do welding? The guy who done my frame didn't have a clue, not going back there?

theRuler · « **Reply #1 on:** October 20, 2005, 04:36 PM »

now's your chance to make them 1" threadless !!!!

oberonspacefruit · « **Reply #2 on:** October 20, 2005, 04:37 PM »

or shove a pair of nu skool forks on top and make em 1 1/8

oberonspacefruit · « **Reply #3 on:** October 20, 2005, 04:38 PM »

i can weld them btw, but i would be your last resort, as i am not very reliable.

mivvi · « **Reply #4 on:** October 20, 2005, 04:47 PM »

Hey, Oberon your not really selling me your services there are you, lol. Don't know what to do to be honest, think I will buy a welder and have a go myself. It can't be that hard to weld, can it? I can solder, just a bit more powerful, lol. So if anyone has an old set of forks they don't want as I just need the steerer tube. Cheers!

graeme · « **Reply #5 on:** October 20, 2005, 05:33 PM »

Just make sure everything is clean before you weld, no paint or rust. Chanfer the cut ends to 45 degrees so you get good penetration. Crank the power on the welder up, i doubt you'll blow through. The weld needs to slope nicely into the metal, not sit on top. Go slow, fill the gap and then grind back.
Oh, and make a jig so it all stays straight
Where are you?
I could do em for you, but you wouldnt want to pay me half a days money to do em right.
I would do it for parts trade if you have anything i want.
Its good to know how to weld anyhow, so its a good idea to buy a welder, practice and do em yourself.

mivvi · « **Reply #6 on:** October 20, 2005, 05:41 PM »

Hi Graeme, thanks for all that. I think I will give it a go myself as there is always something coming up, so like you say its handy to know how. I have looked in the machine mart catalouge and they have a 30-130amp Mig, welds up to 5mm thick, is this good? I sound a right pro don't I, LOL!