drca Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Hi: A buddy is looking at buying a 2013 Gas Gas and he told me that the fork has a pretty nasty ding on it. Here is a crop of the photo he sent me. To me it looks really bad possible going thru the tube thickness. Anyways, where can I find a replacement tube (new or used) and how much do they cost? How much is a replacement fork (new or used)? Will another fork (like a Formula Tech) fit on that bike without too much trouble? Finally, my buddy is on the heavy side (230 Lbs / 104 kg / 16.5 stones) so he's wondering if there are stiffer springs for this fork (and bike) and what stiffness would he need (he's a novice). Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybond700 Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 (edited) For other forks you might need other tripple threes. Marzochis are 40mm, tech is 39. Forks are for sale e.g. http://www.2bbikes.com/Webwinkel-Product-136104221/binnen-poot-voorvork-40mm-558mm-marzocchi-dun-verloop-boven.html There is also one in their outlet http://www.2bbikes.com/Webwinkel-Product-146566781/voorvork-poot-1st-links-40mm-marzocchi-conic-(beschadigd-t.h.v.-inklemmen-kroonplaat)-(outlet).html Not sure if its the right type? white type? I think jistie (e.g) distributes heavier springs Edited August 16, 2016 by crazybond700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfc Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Couple of sets of forks on eBay, also one stantions for £50.00 with slight damage. Gas gas have been using the same stantions since 2009 / 10 up until 2015 so find an old set of forks and swap out the stantions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richt Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 I damaged one by grazing it on rocks and made it good using black nail varnish, It did surprisingly well and cheaper than a new tube at £240. I got a quote from 'Bodycote' to re-coat the black surface £400 +VAT each. A possibility to temporary repair the one pictured could be to use a a double bubble epoxy to cover the hole and then smooth it down to blend it in. Secondhand is the way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drca Posted August 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Dherbey Moto has tubes (new) for €233 Euros... so that might be the way to go if the damage it too bad. Altho a new fork is only (!) €670... So it might be better just to get a new fork (considering that the "damaged" fork will probably need new seals, an oil change and possibly bushings) and sell the old one for parts!!! Decisions... decisions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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