Topic: Who's a well established aftermarket supplier of parts for small,vintage bikes?

[grcamna2]

I like small Japanese bikes and sometimes need aftermarket parts for them.I'm presently looking for a company that may have a pair of stronger aftermarket front fork springs for my 81' CB125S.The springs go inside the forks with the oil.They measure 17mm OD x 457mm(18") in length.There are many small vintage dirt bikes that use the 27mm OD fork stanchions which I'm thinking may fit.. The CG125 Honda was sold all over the World except here in the States and it has the size(27mm OD)forks that my CB model has and the springs should work.This size bike wasn't made for someone as heavy as me but I still enjoy it and it fits into my life quite well.I've already added spacers to pump-up the stock springs but they're just too soft.
I realize I'm looking for 'a needle in a haystack' when it comes to stronger,aftermarket springs to fit my 81'(1979-82' is the same part)CB125S that's why I'm open to other bikes with 27mm OD fork tubes where I might find a pair of aftermarket fork springs which measure the coils of no more than 17.25mm in O.D. to carry someone about 230lbs.
I can also have the springs cut-off if they're too long.

[seanbarney41]

I would try Racetech first...just tell them what you have and what you want.

[Alan F.]

According to CMSNL your fork seals fit these models, perhaps it's a place to start?

FITS MODELS
CB125S 1976 USA
CB125S 1978 USA
CB125S 1979 (Z) USA
CB125S 1980 (A) USA
CB125S 1981 (B) USA
CB125S 1982 (C) USA
CG125 1980 (A) SINGAPORE
CG125 1981 (B) ENGLAND
CG125 1993 (P) GENERAL EXPORT / KPH
CG125 1993 (P) GENERAL EXPORT / KPH SS
CG125 1995 (S) ENGLAND
CG125 1996 (T) ENGLAND
CG125 1998 (W) 1999 (X) MEXICO / SS
CG125 1998 (W) 1999 (X) MEXICO / SS
CG125 2000 (Y) MEXICO
CT50JC MOTRA JAPAN
GL125 1981 (B) MALAYSIA
MB100D 1982 (C) GENERAL EXPORT KPH SPAIN SOUTH AFRICA
MB80S 1980 (A)
MD90 1987 (H) JAPAN MD90-190.200
MD90 1993 (P) JAPAN MD90-210
MD90 1997 (V) JAPAN MD90-220
MD90 1999 (X) JAPAN MD90-230
MS50S 1982 (C) SWEDEN
MT50S 1982 (C) NORWAY
MT50S 1982 (C) NORWAY
MT50S 1984 (E) AUSTRIA
MT50S 1984 (E) BELGIUM
MT50S 1984 (E) ENGLAND
MT50S 1984 (E) NORWAY
MT50S 1984 (E) NORWAY
MT50S 1984 (E) SWEDEN
MT50S 1985 (F) NETHERLANDS
MT50S 1985 (F) NETHERLANDS
MT50S 1986 (G) ENGLAND
MT50S 1987 (H) BELGIUM
MT80S 1980 (A)
SL70 MOTOSPORT 1971 K0 USA
SL70 MOTOSPORT 1973 K1 USA
ST90 TRAILSPORT 1973 K0 USA
ST90 TRAILSPORT 1974 K1 USA
ST90 TRAILSPORT 1975 K2 USA
XL100S 1981 (B) CANADA
XL100S 1982 (C) CANADA
XL70 1976 USA
XL70 K0 1976 USA
XL70 K1 1975 USA
XL75 1977 USA
XL75 1978 USA
XL75 1979 (Z) USA
XL80S 1980 (A) USA
XL80S 1981 (B) USA
XL80S 1982 (C) USA
XR75 1976 USA
XR75 K0 1973 USA
XR75 K1 1974 USA
XR75 K2 1975 USA
XR75 K4 1977 USA
XR75 K5 1978 USA
XR80 1979 (Z) USA
XR80 1980 (A) USA
XR80 1981 (B) USA
XR80 1982 (C) USA
This product fits to 63 models

[grcamna2]

Thanks a Ton for that list Alan F  Now I've got a list of applications to use when i search.

[grcamna2]

I would try Racetech first...just tell them what you have and what you want.

I called today,they said the smallest fork springs they carry measure 29.5mm O.D. across the coils.
I left a message for IKON in Bedford,PA. today and hope to hear from them otherwise I'll call them before 12:30PM PST.

[Alan F.]

Here's the list of 27mm forks from 'the BIG LIST of axle diameters etc' was tough to copy & paste so I took a screenshot.

[grcamna2]

I appreciate it Alan F.

[grcamna2]

I found a suspension specialist up in Wa. who will get me a pr. of custom fork springs.

[Alan F.]

Sweet, that'll go a long way toward making that bike ride better. Good luck.

[grcamna2]

Sweet, that'll go a long way toward making that bike ride better. Good luck.

I imagine there is a way to order new springs that're stronger for my needs somewhere on the net,if I only had the name of a website.. a tall order just to find them.I think they would need to be shipped to me halfway across the globe and by the time that happened it could be another few months 
This man up in WA. state is a suspension expert who has had many other springs custom made to his specs before;I think it'll be worth the $200 just to get them from him.I was fortunate to find him.

[Mr. Mike]

Hope you find a reputable supplier.
All I can say about this is I WOULD’NT BUY ANOTHER THING FROM HONDAPARTSNATION out of Kalamazoo MI.
They got my money, said parts were on their way. Two weeks beyond the “delivery” window, nothing. Answer machines, ring ring ring off the hook. I requested a refund on their voice mail. Ended up filing a complaint with the BBB. Haven’t heard anything and haven’t received a credit.
Sorry- this post should be in the “What pisses me off” category.

[seanbarney41]

Hope you find a reputable supplier.
All I can say about this is I WOULD’NT BUY ANOTHER THING FROM HONDAPARTSNATION out of Kalamazoo MI.
They got my money, said parts were on their way. Two weeks beyond the “delivery” window, nothing. Answer machines, ring ring ring off the hook. I requested a refund on their voice mail. Ended up filing a complaint with the BBB. Haven’t heard anything and haven’t received a credit.
Sorry- this post should be in the “What pisses me off” category.

Mr. Mike, you make me ashamed to be a resident of Kalamazoo, but you are absolutely correct.  I have given up buying things from them as well.  All that is, is the parts dept. of the local Mega Motorsports Dealership trying to create a monopoly of the local motorsports market.  I wish I could give you a solution.  But unfortunately the entire staff consists of the most brain dead douche bags.  None of them ride motorcycles of any kind and they are all the most disgusting examples of non-human life.

[Stev-o]

Hope you find a reputable supplier.
All I can say about this is I WOULD’NT BUY ANOTHER THING FROM HONDAPARTSNATION out of Kalamazoo MI.

I gave up on my local dealer years ago.  Went in there asking for a part and they were too lazy to look it up, said I had to have the part number!  Lesson learned and never went back.

Did you use a credit card to make the purchase? If yes, dispute the charge.

[grcamna2]

I've had my share of 'dealerships' who take $ but don't help.
I have plenty of good things to say about a Honda/Suzuki Dealer up in Everett,WA. Everett Powersports. The man in parts,John was the one who knew about his local suspension guru who's wrenched in racing for years and owns his own suspension shop: MotoPro Suspension.com,his shop is in Woodinville,WA. He even does work on shocks to lower the suspension so riders that are vertically challenged can ride in comfort.
The parts men at Everett have cared quite a bit when I call,so I keep calling back 

[Kelly E]

We've bought a lot of stuff through Everett Powersports. Always had great service and they've helped us out with some hard to find parts.