Here is a complete set $150 buy now price. http://www.ebay.com/itm/82-Honda-CB450SC-Nighthawk-forks-fork-set-and-triple-tree-Straight-good-seals-/230665206369?hash=item35b4b7ba61&item=230665206369&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 10:11 PM, Allen Thomas <althomas...@gmail.com> wrote: > IMHO, those tubes are shot. They have to be perfect, in order for the > seals to not leak. Not to disuade you from trying to clean them up, but I > don't think those are salvageable. Others here are more knowledgeable than > I am so, I'm hoping they chime in too. Usually fork tubes can be had on > ebay for a reasonable amount but be carefull to check for bends with a dial > indicator. > > > On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 10:03 PM, Kevin Green < > kevin.green.thunderb...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Slide came out of the carb tonight. [image: applause.gif] Still took >> some careful gentle prying to get it to break loose, but much less effort >> than I was trying initially with no success. Passages are looking pretty >> clear but I'll give it another day before I start drying it out. >> >> Next thing I started into this morning before work was opening up the >> forks to drain the old oil out. Think I should rebuild them? For that >> matter there is rust on the inner sleeve which seems like it would wreck >> the seals even if they are still in decent shape now. I've posted a couple >> photos below. My only idea is maybe to try to use Naval Jelly to convert >> the rust then sand, and even polish them so they are smooth... Am I >> thinking along the right lines here? >> >> [image: IMAG0266.jpg] [image: IMAG0265.jpg] >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >> To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. >> > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
