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Johny Boy:
Hi there, I have been a member for a few weeks now, lots of useful info already absorbed, but first post today.

I'm John and I live in Red Lodge, Suffolk

I recently bought a very tatty but cheap CB550 K3 from Ebay, obviously without seeing it.
It is similar to the one I had when I was 21 (Some 33 years ago!)
My plan is a full strip and resto, but I'm afraid not back to full original (Sorry), Matt black with newer lights etc.

I am keeping a record of the Strip / Resto, attached here and I am sure I will be looking for lots of advice / parts when I actually get to the re-build stage.

My first question, given that the front fork tubes are bent, is does anybody have any experience of these TNK Made in Italy ones?
I have looked around at second hand ones, but they all seem to be rather rusty and I'm thinking that new ones might be better?
Any other options welcome.

Thanks in advance for any replies / advice

John

Oddjob:
Depends on how bent they are.

Companies like Philpotts and Dynasurf an straighten them out if they are not too bent and the metal isn't creased, they'll then hard chrome them, which as the name implies is a LOT harder than the standard chrome and is almost impossible to chip in use, all for less than £200. Rust isn't a problem with the process.

Original is better than aftermarket in almost every instance.

Johny Boy:
Thanks Oddjob, they have about a 3 to 4mm bow in them, I'll send them some photos and see what they think, because other than being bent they are in quite good condition, no creases in them [ Guests cannot view attachments ]

Nurse Julie:
Welcome to the forum.

Athame57:
Welcome here Johny Boy
You're in the right place to meet expert advice, good luck with your restoration.

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