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