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Glen

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re-threading forks
« on: June 20, 2009, 04:59 PM »
How hard is this to do? I dont have any dyes.  Anyone else done it? 


lodge

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Re: re-threading forks
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2009, 05:15 PM »
Running a die over threads or cutting new threads is easy, the trouble with those forks is the threads are missing so a die of the same diameter of the original threads wont do anything, hope that makes sense.

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Re: re-threading forks
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2009, 05:19 PM »
if there for a show pony glen just cut the steer tube off and weld another one on,i have done it before and it works fine ;)
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Re: re-threading forks
« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2009, 05:21 PM »
if there for a show pony glen just cut the steer tube off and weld another one on,i have done it before and it works fine ;)

Agree with Phil, I have done this also, it is a lot less hassle than adding material and re-tapping.

lodge

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Re: re-threading forks
« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2009, 05:34 PM »
If you know someone with a die it would be worth running a die over to repair any remaining damaged threads, and you may find you can use a few headset washers to ensure the locknut is on sound threads. would be worth a try before replacing the steerer but obviously depends on what the bikes for.

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Re: re-threading forks
« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2009, 09:10 PM »
or just rewelded ie refill and the use a die  afterwards as if cleaned up would weld fine   
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Re: re-threading forks
« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2009, 10:08 PM »
Yea its for a show bike
i would put a new steer tube on as it's a show pony ;)
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