Fork slider broke - Help

trophy · Post by **trophy** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 2:41 pm

Catastropy. Doing a bit of routine maintenance today when tightening up the bottom cap on the right hand slider (1957 G9 1.25" fork) I thought the nut on stud had stripped. Before you think "stupid sod, he's pulled it too hard" I honestly didn't. Honest. Investigation showed it was not the threads of the nut, or the stud, or even in the slider that had stripped but the lower portion of the slider that has cracked horizontaly. Knickers, or words to that effect. Now't in the "spares for sale". Now't listed in Jampot Spares (doubt if I could afford it if there were) So what do I do???
Could the slider be recovered by welding? If so can anyone recommend a reputable company? Has anyone got one, or a pair they can sell? I tried to place a "wanted" advert but it wouldn't let me,the site kept refering me back to the Webmaster.
Can anyone help. Please

Stuoyb · Post by **Stuoyb** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 2:47 pm

Try contacting Jim at Kettering. They have a decent selection of used spares. I found a good slider for my G12 in their stock for the princely sum of £25

trophy · Post by **trophy** » Fri Dec 25, 2009 9:40 am

Thanks Stuart. Will leave it until after the holidays before contacting Jim. Seasons Greetings to you and all readers. Lol.

charlieb1954 · Post by **charlieb1954** » Fri Dec 25, 2009 2:08 pm

charlieb1954 · Post by **charlieb1954** » Fri Dec 25, 2009 2:09 pm

hi, if you get stuck give me a call i have one odd slider, you may be lucky, charlie

aldebaran · Post by **aldebaran** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 10:14 pm

I have a pair of 1 1/4 inch forks which I would be willing to sell for a lot less than a bankers bonus. They are not complete as I needed the the headlamp brackets and upper sprng covers but the sliders are ok. Send me a pm if you are still stuck and I will phone you.
Cheers MIke.

trophy · Post by **trophy** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 8:43 pm

Thanks for the offers of help folks. Faulty slider is now in the hands of a reccommended welder and I will be in touch once I get it back. Good to know that there are folks out there that are willing to help.

db133 · Post by **db133** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:56 pm

quote:
Thanks for the offers of help folks. Faulty slider is now in the hands of a reccommended welder and I will be in touch once I get it back. Good to know that there are folks out there that are willing to help.

I have some sliders if required. Regards db