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vfrpilot 03-20-2007 09:41 PM

Tie down fork block
 
It's been discussed here before. I trailer my bike alot and since I have had my front forks resprung and revalved I'm more concerned with keeping the seals in tact. I never have liked the "block of wood" for a fork block and I ran acrossed these. I ordered one and to my pleasure it is one of the nicest pieces I have ever come acrossed for the money. It is billett aluminum, has clips for the front forks to keep it in place and works really well.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...9031%26fvi%3D1

Some may think that it is pricey, but afterI got it and saw the quality I thought that it was a steal!

Nobrakes 03-20-2007 09:53 PM

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Thanks Gary - looks pretty sweet, I just bought one. I'll use it on DirtSurfer's new bike for when we meet up to complete the transfer. ;)

DirtSurfer 03-20-2007 10:10 PM

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sooooooooo..... what are you trying to say about my custom designed, high quality, heavy duty, state of the art Fork seal saver!?!?!!??!?!?!?!?!!?!:D:D
Attachment 32304

deej 03-20-2007 10:16 PM

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Mine was free!!!:D I'll take free over looks any day.......wait.:eek:

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Nobrakes 03-20-2007 10:23 PM

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Deej, it looks like you spent hours cutting, sanding, drilling, polishing, and varnishing that. That's not free, even if you didn't spend any money. ;)

Now, DirtSurfer's, his looks like it was "free". ;) No offense, Dave. ;)

deej 03-20-2007 10:31 PM

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Yea time is something, but it took me an hour from start to finish, Gotta love that Deft spray, 10 minutes between coats and no sanding in between. OCD time doesn't count against me does it?:D

vfrpilot 03-20-2007 10:56 PM

RE: Tie down fork block
 

ORIGINAL: DirtSurfer

sooooooooo..... what are you trying to say about my custom designed, high quality, heavy duty, state of the art Fork seal saver!?!?!!??!?!?!?!?!!?!:D:D
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...s012707003.jpg
Oh, I'm sorry, I thought that it was a block of wood..........my bad.:D:D:D

Kawi Wawi 03-20-2007 10:59 PM

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Holy cow Deej! Look at the craftsmanship in that wood block! :D Nice work.

ol guy 03-20-2007 11:38 PM

RE: Tie down fork block
 

ORIGINAL: deej

Mine was free!!!:D I'll take free over looks any day.......wait.:eek:

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1..._4941small.jpg
DEEJ, Is that dirt under your fender or is my screen dirty?https://www.kawasakiforums.com/micons/m9.gif

jsac 03-20-2007 11:49 PM

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thanks for the link... mines on the way[8D]

deej 03-21-2007 12:08 AM

RE: Tie down fork block
 

ORIGINAL: ol guy


ORIGINAL: deej

Mine was free!!!:D I'll take free over looks any day.......wait.:eek:

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1..._4941small.jpg
DEEJ, Is that dirt under your fender or is my screen dirty?https://www.kawasakiforums.com/micons/m9.gif
No,...well you see, its just. its not what you think, I ....you see what happened was...........................yes[sm=oopssign.gif]


Nobrakes 03-21-2007 12:39 AM

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ORIGINAL: deej
OCD time doesn't count against me does it?:D
I'm not sure OCD time could be accurately measured since I'm sure when that kicks in you are, like, "in the zone" where space and time have little meaning, reality as we know it ceases to exist, and maybe the sky could even be purple in that world for all I know. ;) So I guess we'll let OCD time slide since we have no frame of reference for it out here. :D

DirtSurfer 03-21-2007 03:27 AM

RE: Tie down fork block
 

ORIGINAL: vfrpilot


ORIGINAL: DirtSurfer

sooooooooo..... what are you trying to say about my custom designed, high quality, heavy duty, state of the art Fork seal saver!?!?!!??!?!?!?!?!!?!:D:D
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...s012707003.jpg
Oh, I'm sorry, I thought that it was a block of wood..........my bad.:D:D:D
HEY, I spent 5 min (that I could have been riding) slaving over that artwork with my jig-er-circular-saw-er-high quality- lathing tool-gismo.......Look at the fine sheen of that fully aged wood....Looks at the robustness of the grain!!!!

OK, its a block of wood.....[8D]

03-21-2007 06:49 PM

RE: Tie down fork block
 

ORIGINAL: vfrpilot

It's been discussed here before. I trailer my bike alot and since I have had my front forks resprung and revalved I'm more concerned with keeping the seals in tact. I never have liked the "block of wood" for a fork block and I ran acrossed these. I ordered one and to my pleasure it is one of the nicest pieces I have ever come acrossed for the money. It is billett aluminum, has clips for the front forks to keep it in place and works really well.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...9031%26fvi%3D1

Some may think that it is pricey, but afterI got it and saw the quality I thought that it was a steal!
i guess i don't see the point. it does the same thing as a block of wood but has pointy edges against the tire and plastic fender. only difference i see is it has clips keeping it in place when trying to tie it down. to me it looks like just one more thing thatpotentially wouldn't releasewhen trying to remove. deej's idea is better imo, smooth edges and no poking into tire or fender.

i thought it was funny how it states it won't fit the husky's 450 forks- those suckers are just too big in diameter. those damn bikes are so overbuilt it's not funny.

deej 03-21-2007 07:29 PM

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"deej's idea is better imo" WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????????? Just messing with ya man.:D I guess I was just too cheap to buy one and came up with a have it now idea, (idear as Paul Sr would say)

vfrpilot 03-21-2007 08:42 PM

RE: Tie down fork block
 

ORIGINAL: Iowaguy


ORIGINAL: vfrpilot

It's been discussed here before. I trailer my bike alot and since I have had my front forks resprung and revalved I'm more concerned with keeping the seals in tact. I never have liked the "block of wood" for a fork block and I ran acrossed these. I ordered one and to my pleasure it is one of the nicest pieces I have ever come acrossed for the money. It is billett aluminum, has clips for the front forks to keep it in place and works really well.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...9031%26fvi%3D1

Some may think that it is pricey, but afterI got it and saw the quality I thought that it was a steal!
i guess i don't see the point. it does the same thing as a block of wood but has pointy edges against the tire and plastic fender. only difference i see is it has clips keeping it in place when trying to tie it down. to me it looks like just one more thing thatpotentially wouldn't releasewhen trying to remove. deej's idea is better imo, smooth edges and no poking into tire or fender.

i thought it was funny how it states it won't fit the husky's 450 forks- those suckers are just too big in diameter. those damn bikes are so overbuilt it's not funny.
Have you ever heard the phrase "If you have to ask why, you simply wouldn't understand"? Well this is one of those situations.
But I'll try........
There are no "pointy" edges. The piece is about 5/8" thick and contoured to fit the curvature of the tire.
The other end fits perfectly where the fender mounting bolts are and doesn't put wny stress on the plastic.
The clips snap on and off effortlessly.
And it is truely a beautiful, functional piece. (But only a select few of us can appreciate the beauty of fine machined billet aluminum.)
I must admit that one of my biggest faults is that I will pay extra for top quality. I guess that its my own OCD issue. But one of my highest priorities is taking care of my bikes. There are those who think that I'm stupid for useing nothing but Baxley chocks when I haul my bikes. (they are probably the most expensive around) http://www.baxleycompanies.com/LAChock.html But they secure the bike faster and better than any Condor ever thought of.
So if you don't see the point, I understand. You have my sympathy.

jeepphamilee 03-21-2007 09:05 PM

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ORIGINAL: deej

"deej's idea is better imo"
don't hear that too often:D

03-22-2007 12:11 AM

RE: Tie down fork block
 
nah, it's cool. to each his own. the main thing is the bike gets to the destination in one piece, i'm a little old school when it comes to dirt bikes. wow, and i'm only 35. i use to go to mx races in the 70's as a youngster watching my uncle and a lot reflected back onto me i think.
anyone remember the old elsinores and kx 400's with the pipe that went alongside the rear wheel and swingarm? but man did that thing run hard.

JB1 03-22-2007 03:48 AM

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I think its a nice fork block, I plan on ordering one for myself. Its billet and only $35...helluva deal imo.


Divodave 03-22-2007 07:26 PM

RE: Tie down fork block
 

ORIGINAL: vfrpilot


ORIGINAL: Iowaguy


ORIGINAL: vfrpilot

It's been discussed here before. I trailer my bike alot and since I have had my front forks resprung and revalved I'm more concerned with keeping the seals in tact. I never have liked the "block of wood" for a fork block and I ran acrossed these. I ordered one and to my pleasure it is one of the nicest pieces I have ever come acrossed for the money. It is billett aluminum, has clips for the front forks to keep it in place and works really well.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...9031%26fvi%3D1

Some may think that it is pricey, but afterI got it and saw the quality I thought that it was a steal!
i guess i don't see the point. it does the same thing as a block of wood but has pointy edges against the tire and plastic fender. only difference i see is it has clips keeping it in place when trying to tie it down. to me it looks like just one more thing thatpotentially wouldn't releasewhen trying to remove. deej's idea is better imo, smooth edges and no poking into tire or fender.

i thought it was funny how it states it won't fit the husky's 450 forks- those suckers are just too big in diameter. those damn bikes are so overbuilt it's not funny.
Have you ever heard the phrase "If you have to ask why, you simply wouldn't understand"? Well this is one of those situations.
But I'll try........
There are no "pointy" edges. The piece is about 5/8" thick and contoured to fit the curvature of the tire.
The other end fits perfectly where the fender mounting bolts are and doesn't put wny stress on the plastic.
The clips snap on and off effortlessly.
And it is truely a beautiful, functional piece. (But only a select few of us can appreciate the beauty of fine machined billet aluminum.)
I must admit that one of my biggest faults is that I will pay extra for top quality. I guess that its my own OCD issue. But one of my highest priorities is taking care of my bikes. There are those who think that I'm stupid for useing nothing but Baxley chocks when I haul my bikes. (they are probably the most expensive around) http://www.baxleycompanies.com/LAChock.html But they secure the bike faster and better than any Condor ever thought of.
So if you don't see the point, I understand. You have my sympathy.
MeeeeOWWWWW!


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