fleabite Posted June 30, 2010 Posted June 30, 2010 hi all new to the area of the internet as you can tell from my name i own a flea :blush: its a 1944 royal enfield 125 which i have owened for the last 36+ years i know the motor cycle number is incorrect :nut: and for the first time this year it has failed its mot on the front forks :cry: more to come later hope you like it Quote
Enigma Posted July 3, 2010 Posted July 3, 2010 Wellcome to the forum. Why did the front forks fail its MOT? Quote
fesm_ndt Posted July 3, 2010 Posted July 3, 2010 Wellcome to the forum.Why did the front forks fail its MOT? Ditto I'm inquisitive also Quote
fleabite Posted July 3, 2010 Author Posted July 3, 2010 hi front forks failed mot as there is to much play in the links :embarrassed: and as they are steel to steel there is no bushing (army :blush: ) still was only built to last 1 attack and its been going for 66years :shocked: the shafts are 1/4" and the links are 1/2" leaving 1/8" to play with i was quoted £750+ to repair so its now trailered when it goes out and about Quote
Adrian Barrell Posted July 3, 2010 Posted July 3, 2010 hi front forks failed mot as there is to much play in the links :embarrassed: and as they are steel to steel there is no bushing (army :blush: ) still was only built to last 1 attack and its been going for 66years :shocked: the shafts are 1/4" and the links are 1/2" leaving 1/8" to play with i was quoted £750+ to repair so its now trailered when it goes out and about I can take a look if you like, £750 seems like an awful lot of money! Quote
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