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Fork conversion

Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 1:09 pm
by nellyboyo
This is a new one on me ??

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lambretta-Com ... 634wt_1170

anybody done it

Re: Fork conversion

Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 1:14 pm
by Minority
nellyboyo wrote:This is a new one on me ??

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lambretta-Com ... 634wt_1170

anybody done it
Looks like a cheap copy of Frank Sandersons/PM Tuning setup.

Re: Fork conversion

Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 3:16 pm
by mick1
fitted some on my Li series 3 Avanti....seem ok, makes the front end a bit heavier but noticeably smoother over bumps and "axle breakers"....can't fault the price.......chrome lasted about a month though :roll:

Re: Fork conversion

Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 6:45 pm
by shocky
i fitted these for someone a few yrs ago the bolts they use need to be machined down to a circle and then dished to suit the profile radius of the fork links then a prep put on them and then held in a jig to be welded up the top fixings are sh1t as they need to be solid on the mounting bracket and not a nut and bolt which these are everything was very tight to fit under the mudguard and to get looking right, 3 hrs work by myself and ive been a welder since i was 16
the shocks he uses cost him £35 max ;)
i prefere to use S1/2 fork links as there "lower" and give about 6mm more clearance
tbh its not rocket science to make your own kit
HTH

Re: Fork conversion

Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 6:26 pm
by frank sanderson
I still sell a chrome set up with similar springs
http://www.lambrettainnovation.co.uk/sh ... n-kit.html
but we put a lot more work into the actual shocks and top mounts Like shocky describes, he used to buy these of me to fit so he knows our set up is OK . Best way to buy them is direct to unit 01772 721714 we sell the full set up for around £85.00 no paypal or ebay fees to consider . beware imitations

Re: Fork conversion

Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 6:00 am
by nellyboyo
Looks quality mate , fair play