Topic: worn fork sliders

[mblab]

Hi all. New to this forum. Have 74 750 forks on a custom scoot and the left slider is worn such that when the brake is applied, the slider has a noticeable slop. (front and back)  Question is, as there are no replaceable bushings in the slider(at least that I've found), is there any fix other than replacement? Replacement would be a no brainer except for the fact that I've had the fender mounting lugs removed , holes welded up and I've polished the whole mess. Thanks, Mike

[ElCheapo]

Pics of the offender please. 

[mblab]

The offender is currently assembled and even if apart, prolly wouldn't show the wear that's causing the slop. Or did you mean the motorsickle itself?

[ElCheapo]

I just need to see which way the slop is and where.

[chung]

I don't think there are servicable parts to fix that Prob, may have to replace the lowers/sliders or even the entire fork set if the chrome is gone too? (likely)

The later CB450 (1972-74ish) forks did have replaceble bushes in them and they will fit into the 750 trees although the brakes are smaller.

[mblab]

ElCheap- The slop is fore and aft. I guess what I hoped was to (1) find if this is common (2)find out if there is a service that might be familiar with the machining necessary for a repair.
Chung-  Do you think that a 450 bushing could be fitted to a 750 fork leg with proper machining? Do you know thi part #?   Thanks for all the responses, Mike

P.S. ElCheap--The wear seems to be confined to the top of the sliders.

[ElCheapo]

Ok if the wear is in lower sections you can craft a brass collar. This is not easy but it can be done.

My guess is (even with me being the ultimate cheap skate) the time needed to invest in making a collar to stop your slop will be more trouble than just getting the replacement side and re-perform the mods you did originally to the part you have now.

Sometimes it is better just to start over..

[dusterdude]

i would think you could by brass bushings that fit other kinds of bikes and have them made to fit you slider.