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I pulled apart the old TLS forks and was surprised at how badly bent the stanchions were. They both have a sharp bend at the lower triple clamp. With a straightedge I measured a 10 mm offset at the top of the tube on one and 8 mm on the other. I assume that exceeds the service limit? :lol:
Is it possible for them to bend that much under normal service? Or is it more likely DPO slammed into something (perhaps one of those Michigan potholes I hear about?)
It also looks like the front rim may have been replaced. I think on the other thread someone mentioned the original Dunlop drum brake rims were stamped MB41. This one is not. It's a Dunlop rim but is stamped MB11 and also W1230. The lettering is hard to read, as if the rim has been rechromed. The rear rim is stamped MB41.
So I'm curious about those numbers. Does that mean the rim has been replaced or do those numbers match original Norton production?
Debby
Is it possible for them to bend that much under normal service? Or is it more likely DPO slammed into something (perhaps one of those Michigan potholes I hear about?)
It also looks like the front rim may have been replaced. I think on the other thread someone mentioned the original Dunlop drum brake rims were stamped MB41. This one is not. It's a Dunlop rim but is stamped MB11 and also W1230. The lettering is hard to read, as if the rim has been rechromed. The rear rim is stamped MB41.
So I'm curious about those numbers. Does that mean the rim has been replaced or do those numbers match original Norton production?
Debby