Barrel extension/fork slightly bent

G.T. · 04-13-2026, 11:28 AM

Hi Luddite08 & Bill, It is a risky repair in that the fork can fail at almost anytime during the straightening proceedure? Usually they have cracked long ago, and break when an attempt to straighten is performed by the next guy!!! I can usually straighten the fork without any special tools, but I do have a mounting and holding fixture for the more severly twisted rceivers? It is not for the faint of heart, and success is not for certain... But usually we can win the battle. Best to you both, til...lat'r...GT

04-13-2026, 11:28 AM	#3
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,544 Thanks: 1,344 Thanked 3,759 Times in 1,023 Posts	fork warp! Hi Luddite08 & Bill, It is a risky repair in that the fork can fail at almost anytime during the straightening proceedure? Usually they have cracked long ago, and break when an attempt to straighten is performed by the next guy!!! I can usually straighten the fork without any special tools, but I do have a mounting and holding fixture for the more severly twisted rceivers? It is not for the faint of heart, and success is not for certain... But usually we can win the battle. Best to you both, til...lat'r...GT