WTB '04^ 919 front forks

[darkace625]

Even the inside fork tubes will do.

Thanks everyone.

[darkace625]

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[darkace625]

Hey everyone. I know it has been long time since I last logged in, but I am coming up on doing a ton of maint and repairs all at once on the 9er. Still looking for front forks. Primarily the inner fork tubes for 04 and up. Anyone got a pair they are willing to trade some greenbacks for?

[The Shadow]

Sorry I ain't got no extra forks, man...Welcome back in any case! Glad to see you're still alive & kickin!

[davehirt]

if the 919 forks are hard to locate, why not get a set of f4/i forks, there is always a lot on e bay

[zaq123]

I probably will have my f4i forks for sale soon after I finish rc51 swap.
They were completely rebuilt less than 1k miles ago with RaceTech gold valves, Ohlins oil, new bushings, new seals and new RaceTech springs. Sliders were polished for this rebuild. I also have custom front fender.

[darkace625]

Originally Posted by The Shadow

Sorry I ain't got no extra forks, man...Welcome back in any case! Glad to see you're still alive & kickin!

Thanks. Alive yes, kickin........getting there. Finishing up my Associates and then gonna work on dropping 30 lbs.

Originally Posted by davehirt

if the 919 forks are hard to locate, why not get a set of f4/i forks, there is always a lot on e bay

I am probably gonna look into that if I can't find a good deal. So far looking around it is coming out to around $300 for 2 new ones. But zaq has a very interesting offer.

Originally Posted by zaq123

I probably will have my f4i forks for sale soon after I finish rc51 swap.
They were completely rebuilt less than 1k miles ago with RaceTech gold valves, Ohlins oil, new bushings, new seals and new RaceTech springs. Sliders were polished for this rebuild. I also have custom front fender.

I definitely like it. What are you looking for price wise, and what is the timetable looking like for the swap?

[zaq123]

Originally Posted by darkace625

I definitely like it. What are you looking for price wise, and what is the timetable looking like for the swap?

I'm working on the swap right now, hopefully will be done in a couple of weeks. Maybe $500 for forks + fender.
I have too much invested in them. Just in parts (without labor and forks themselves): RT gold valves -$150, RT springs - $120 + Ohlins oil -$20 and $80 for new seals/bushings etc. These forks setup for 180-220 lbs rider. If you out of this range, you may want to get OEM forks and rebuilt them for your weight. My forks can be modified as well but it would be counterproductive IMO: you will have to reset valve shims and replace springs.

Also just fyi, stock forks, f4i or 919 are no good as they come stock, they set up for like 120lbs Japanese rider, way too soft

[darkace625]

Originally Posted by zaq123

I'm working on the swap right now, hopefully will be done in a couple of weeks. Maybe $500 for forks + fender.
I have too much invested in them. Just in parts (without labor and forks themselves): RT gold valves -$150, RT springs - $120 + Ohlins oil -$20 and $80 for new seals/bushings etc. These forks setup for 180-220 lbs rider. If you out of this range, you may want to get OEM forks and rebuilt them for your weight. My forks can be modified as well but it would be counterproductive IMO: you will have to reset valve shims and replace springs.

Also just fyi, stock forks, f4i or 919 are no good as they come stock, they set up for like 120lbs Japanese rider, way too soft

I will definitely start setting money aside. I weigh 190 lbs. So they should be good for me. Quick question, how did you go about painting the lower fork tubes?

[zaq123]

Originally Posted by darkace625

I will definitely start setting money aside. I weigh 190 lbs. So they should be good for me. Quick question, how did you go about painting the lower fork tubes?

I thought about powder coating them when I had them apart but I couldn't justify it, I actually like that gun metal gray