Prince George Vintage Motorcycle Club

Technical Section => Frame => Topic started by: Dennis on March 18, 2011, 03:07:41 PM

Title: Forking by Frank
Post by: Dennis on March 18, 2011, 03:07:41 PM

I am pretty sure all of us have seen the ads; Forking by Franks.  The only information on their web page is to call. 

I've always thought I did not want to waste their time by making an inquiry without being dead set on a purchase, so I've never bothered calling...until today.

I phoned, said where I was calling from and that I was interested in 8"extended fork tubes for an XS1100.  With virtually no hesitation "Marie" (who took the call) said $264 for the pair and $46 shipping to Canada by express mail.  She suggested that the better thing to do was to do my stretching and raking before I order the tubes in case I end up needing  shorter or longer than 8" extensions.  The price goes up $5.00 for each 2". 

They've been in business for over 40 years so I guess they have heard every question imaginable.  She reminded me to make sure I have the year right because there were two different types used on XS1100s.  Gotta love vendors who know their products.

Now I want to have a look at that old set of forks I have for an early XS650.

Peace & Grease, Dennis

Title: Re: Forking by Frank
Post by: Rusty Bucket on March 18, 2011, 07:14:59 PM

  I have read that about those guys, that they really know their stuff;  but still notably cool to have Marie knowing prices and fitment quirks off the top of her head. If I was serious about riding the bobber, a new set of tubes for that '71 front end would be in order;  good to have an idea about prices.