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Offline 754

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Re: Fork tube Rechroming
« Reply #25 on: May 19, 2009, 08:23:57 AM »
Yup, on their way out fast..
 Like when Frank Died in the 80s, and they thought Mary could not keep it going..

 Yeah, they are not gonna last long for sure..
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Re: Fork tube Rechroming
« Reply #26 on: May 19, 2009, 08:38:14 AM »
Quote from: 754 on May 19, 2009, 08:23:57 AM
Yup, on their way out fast..
 Like when Frank Died in the 80s, and they thought Mary could not keep it going..

 Yeah, they are not gonna last long for sure..
(Dripping with sarcasm)

Really Hinz, relax. Its a sense of nostalgia. Real businesses existed pre-Internet.

I love that they've never updated that picture. It is now part of MC culture for eternity. You see that Triumph with the extended tubes and the external fork springs and you say "Franks". period. (Sorry 754, I bot from Frank years ago, it'l always be Franks to me, hope Mary doesn't take offense.)

Not many logos can do that.

I used that model to make my own keepers for my Triumph chopper's external springs.

You want tubes, you call Franks.
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Re: Fork tube Rechroming
« Reply #27 on: May 19, 2009, 08:48:12 AM »
We used to buy from them when I had the shop way back.
 nice to deal with, once in a while they would do a mailout, dont think it ever came in a business size evelope, alway a small one.

 Just a business from the 70,s that keeps doing what they do, and suplying a demand.

 If you dont like their way of business, you can always shop elsewhere..
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Re: Fork tube Rechroming
« Reply #28 on: May 19, 2009, 06:29:24 PM »
I'm not upset or wound up by any means.
I'm just saying that modern businesses have to adapt if they want to survive...especially once all you guys that "remember the 60s, 70s and even 80s" die off...and the internet generation takes the controls.

Quote from: 754 on May 19, 2009, 08:48:12 AM
If you dont like their way of business, you can always shop elsewhere..

...and that's exactly what I'm gonna do.  8)






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Re: Fork tube Rechroming
« Reply #29 on: May 19, 2009, 06:37:58 PM »
Quote from: Hinz on May 19, 2009, 06:29:24 PM
I'm not upset or wound up by any means.
I'm just saying that modern businesses have to adapt if they want to survive...especially once all you guys that "remember the 60s, 70s and even 80s" die off...and the internet generation takes the controls.

Quote from: 754 on May 19, 2009, 08:48:12 AM
If you dont like their way of business, you can always shop elsewhere..

...and that's exactly what I'm gonna do.  8)


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Re: Fork tube Rechroming
« Reply #30 on: May 19, 2009, 06:43:09 PM »
That's almost exactly what I would have said. Some of the best workmanship comes from those who pay more attention to their workmanship than their website.
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Re: Fork tube Rechroming
« Reply #31 on: May 19, 2009, 06:52:35 PM »
Quote from: Achmed on May 19, 2009, 06:43:09 PM
That's almost exactly what I would have said. Some of the best workmanship comes from those who pay more attention to their workmanship than their website.

sure, but you'd never know it unless you went to their shop, in person... ::)



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Re: Fork tube Rechroming
« Reply #32 on: May 19, 2009, 06:54:35 PM »
A flashy website does not a company make, nor break.

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Re: Fork tube Rechroming
« Reply #33 on: May 19, 2009, 06:59:04 PM »

Mary still requires payment with a cashier's check or money order on delivery. She still sends out her receipts in a plain white letter-sized envelope with Forking by Frank rubber stamped as the return address.

Very retro business but still a very consistent high-quality product. Besides where else in the US can you get an affordable set of tubes for a Ceriani or Marzocchi front end. Especially 8" over tubes for your wonderful old Ducati 900SS chopper?  ::)  ;) :) :D ;D  RR

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Re: Fork tube Rechroming
« Reply #34 on: May 19, 2009, 07:00:57 PM »
Quote from: mystic_1 on May 19, 2009, 06:54:35 PM
A flashy website does not a company make, nor break.

mystic_1

I never said anything about a "flashy website".  
Some pics, prices, model fitment info and maybe some tech advice is all I'm looking for in a company's website.

I FULLY agree that just because you have a great website DOESN'T mean that you're a great company.  I won't name any names but lets just say it rhymes with Bold Trike Yarn.  :-X

 
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Re: Fork tube Rechroming
« Reply #35 on: May 19, 2009, 07:05:11 PM »
That would be nice. Valuable, in fact. The point remains.
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Re: Fork tube Rechroming
« Reply #36 on: May 19, 2009, 07:21:26 PM »
Quote from: Ricky_Racer on May 19, 2009, 06:59:04 PM
Mary still requires payment with a cashier's check or money order on delivery. She still sends out her receipts in a plain white letter-sized envelope with Forking by Frank rubber stamped as the return address.

Oh man, that's the straw that broke the camel's back.  I would rather go thru with a Nigerian internet scam then step foot into my bank or post office.

How about they get my DMV involved in the ordering process too...it doesn't seem like enough hassle yet.


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Re: Fork tube Rechroming
« Reply #37 on: May 19, 2009, 07:44:57 PM »
Quote from: Hinz on May 19, 2009, 06:29:24 PM
...especially once all you guys that "remember the 60s, 70s and even 80s" die off...and the internet generation takes the controls.
correct me if I'm wrong but aren't you riding a machine from that age that have stood the test of time by the efforts of such people as these?
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Re: Fork tube Rechroming
« Reply #38 on: May 19, 2009, 08:06:28 PM »
No worries man, chances are whatever you get, there about a 50 % chance it will come out of an old shop in Illinois.
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Re: Fork tube Rechroming
« Reply #39 on: May 19, 2009, 08:40:29 PM »

Or, more likely, a new shop in China!  :D  RR

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Re: Fork tube Rechroming
« Reply #40 on: May 19, 2009, 08:51:54 PM »
Quote from: Ricky_Racer on May 19, 2009, 08:40:29 PM

Or, more likely, a new shop in China!  :D  RR





Nah, that's the other 50% :)

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Re: Fork tube Rechroming
« Reply #41 on: May 19, 2009, 08:54:49 PM »
Quote from: 754 on May 19, 2009, 08:06:28 PM
No worries man, chances are whatever you get, there about a 50 % chance it will come out of an old shop in Illinois.

Tee hee, got that right.   ;)  I was just thinking thru this thread, where else does one buy tubes? They've got it covered pretty well.

BTW I was just looking at the box my tubes came in, return address "Frank's Maintenance and Engineering" so I don't feel too bad calling it "Frank's"
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Re: Fork tube Rechroming
« Reply #42 on: May 19, 2009, 09:31:44 PM »
Quote from: malcolmgb on May 19, 2009, 07:44:57 PM
Quote from: Hinz on May 19, 2009, 06:29:24 PM
...especially once all you guys that "remember the 60s, 70s and even 80s" die off...and the internet generation takes the controls.
correct me if I'm wrong but aren't you riding a machine from that age that have stood the test of time by the efforts of such people as these?

no, actually I'm riding an utter basket case that was neglected by "those people".  I saved this bike from the dumpster.

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Re: Fork tube Rechroming
« Reply #43 on: May 19, 2009, 09:45:45 PM »
Quote from: 754 on May 19, 2009, 08:06:28 PM
No worries man, chances are whatever you get, there about a 50 % chance it will come out of an old shop in Illinois.

That's fine, I think you're missing my point.  Even IF CycleX sells Franks Forks I'm more willing to buy them from CycleX.  They at least take PayPal...plus they have pics, prices and info on their site.  CycleX, as good as they are, do need to set up a shopping cart thou.  >:(
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« Reply #44 on: May 19, 2009, 09:52:12 PM »
Best part about the 80,s...
 Whiners like you hung out at dealerships and didnt have custom rides............................... ;)
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Re: Fork tube Rechroming
« Reply #45 on: May 19, 2009, 10:06:19 PM »
   not trying to get involved in your dissagrement here but if your still looking for a rechroming try these guys http://www.chromecraftreman.com/   i spent 5yrs in a hydraulic shop building custom cylinders from scratch and chrome craft did all of our chrome. For true hardcrome there one of the best
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Re: Fork tube Rechroming
« Reply #46 on: May 20, 2009, 05:58:26 AM »
Quote from: 754 on May 19, 2009, 09:52:12 PM
Best part about the 80,s...
 Whiners like you hung out at dealerships and didnt have custom rides............................... ;)

Whiner eh?
I was in elementary school in the 80's you dumb bastard........ ;)
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Re: Fork tube Rechroming
« Reply #47 on: May 20, 2009, 09:48:10 AM »
Quote from: Hinz on May 20, 2009, 05:58:26 AM
I was in elementary school in the 80's you dumb bastard........ ;)

It didn't work did it?  ;D
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Re: Fork tube Rechroming
« Reply #48 on: May 20, 2009, 10:04:45 AM »
Some of what I learned in elementary school...

How to lace a wheel

How to spraybomb a frame

How to mailorder parts, not available at the local stores..

and a few more things,.. in junior high..

like how to run a lathe

caseharden steel...


 & more..



.. and not to brag or anything, but I even got out of junior high.. before I was 30, so there.... :o

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Re: Fork tube Rechroming
« Reply #49 on: May 21, 2009, 04:42:11 AM »
Another temporary interlude to the argument...Dynasurf in the UK (Crewe) hard chrome fork legs for about £105 a pair. I have used them about 4 times. The service and the finish is excellent and you wouldn't believe what rusty knackered old fork legs can be recovered as new. The hard chrome is not that much duller than decorative shiny chrome and seems to be almost impervious to rust. Great for those on this side of the pond...

Works for me....oh and I left University with my degree at 20 so nerrr!  :D
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