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Replacement of corroded or damaged fork tubes is important. If the slider surface is compromised this can lead to damage to fork seals, and eventually loss of fork oil and hence loss of damping.
OEM replacement tubes are expensive. These tubes from TNK, Promoto or Slinky Glide are the same size as originals but a lot less expensive.
Note: For most things in the suspension field, where there are twin items fitted (eg twinshocks, fork springs etc) we strongly recommend replacement of both together. But with fork tubes, it is quite ok to replace just one slider, although you might end up with some cosmetic variation between the old and the new fork legs.
TNK is justifiably the best known manufacturer of aftermarket fork tubes,
having specialised in their production for more than 20 years. Their range
covers 1000's of bike models and they send loads of tubes around the world
from their factory in Italy.
CNC designed and manufactured, TNK tubes are a direct replacement for OEM tubes.
Available singly in nickel-chrome. Price from £ 129.50 delivered.
Promoto have a large range of replacement fork tubes, covering more than 500 bikes.
Made in Germany their quality matches or in many cases exceeds OEM fork quality.
All models are made in chrome, but for some bikes there are options of Titanium-Nitride finishing,
which hardens the outer surface, and carbon finish.
Tubes are sold individually, prices are £179 for a chromed leg, £265 for titanium-nitriding, or £309 for a carbon finish.
Slinky Glide, a UK manufacturer, make the best value fork tubes.
Slinky Glide Fork Tubes are coated with really heavy duty chroming, giving them an extra long life and making them exceptionally tough and resistant to rust and corrosion.
Precision made to be a perfect fit for your machine, be it Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, Triumph, Royal Enfield and most other motorcycle makes. Price from £225/pair.