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1974 DT100 fork tubes

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I am looking to replace the fork tubes, they are not bent but the chrome has rubbed off a section of one of the tubes. The ones I have found on line look different from mine. One is no groove for the C clip also they do not have the cap at the bottom of the tube I think that is removeable. Thanks for any ideas.
26 May 2021 10:08 #1

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Replied by Gr8uncleal on topic 1974 DT100 fork tubes

Have you considered having them (hard) re-chromed?
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Replied by Tc1040 on topic 1974 DT100 fork tubes

I just did a search for hard chrome places, they all look like they do industrial type stuff. Although it is an option, have anybody you can suggest? Thanks
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Replied by Gr8uncleal on topic 1974 DT100 fork tubes

I am in the UK, so places that I know of probably won't be of much use to you!
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Replied by Tc1040 on topic 1974 DT100 fork tubes

I have found a couple of places that re hard chrome mcy. forks big $$$, more than I paid for the bike. This is my swap meet bike so it does not get a lot of use, will see what I can find at mid-ohio this year. Thanks for the help.
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Replied by Mothersbaugh on topic 1974 DT100 fork tubes

May still need the brake backing plate. Have you tried looking for a parts bike/donor bike that has everything on it you need?
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Replied by Tc1040 on topic 1974 DT100 fork tubes

Yes the backing plate would have to change, I want to keep the original chrome lowers so I will be searching swap meets in the north east this year. Put the bike together for now, leaks a little fork oil but I can live with it for now. Going to:
Mid-Ohio
Rice O Rama
White Rose ( new location )
York fairgrounds
If anybody knows of any other Jap bike shows within 5hrs. of NYC let me know.
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Paul
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