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Re: WM20 Front Mudguard and bent forks

Hello john.....reference repro mudguards...I purchased a front and rear pair from "royal spares" in india about 8 months ago... they were the only place I could find that did a "ribbed" rear mudguard too!!!..(the pair I had on my bike when purchased were absolutely shot away and incorrect for the bike anyway!!)....I must say I've only fitted the front so far but it's well made and sturdy as anything!! The fork " cutout" is very slightly "off" but you've got to look hard to notice!? ..I havnt fitted the rear yet so cant comment on fitting accuracy,but it looks well made too!! The only slight issue is where the rear section of the guard fits on could be a bit better but nothing an hour or so of fettling cant resolve!!??...to be honest I've had crap experiences with a few indian parts (and wont touch them with a barge pole generally!) but in this rare instance I'm happy with the end result!....if reasonably priced originals turn up I may replace them (?) but it keeps the machine on the road for now!!.....also, they came with a rear number plate too which looks the part and I may use on another project!!??.....have a peruse on their site and see what you think?..if you want me to send you a couple of photos email me your WhatsApp details and I'll send them to you!..I cant work out how to send pictures on this email thingy,,?😆 pip pip Shaun

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Re: WM20 Front Mudguard and bent forks

From an engineers point of view, honing fork bushes might be better, but I've only ever read/heard/seen them "Line Reamed":thinking_face: Ron

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Re: WM20 Front Mudguard and bent forks

That's good enough for me Ron!
I guess if you have a choice of hones & reamers in a well equipped pro shop then you go for the best option.
I have a few reamers but nothing long enough to go right across the forks & none I could fix a guide rod to. A jig on my old bench press where I could line the bush bores up with a rod, & then flip over to the other side might be possible. I need to confirm the chuck is running at 90 degrees to the table as I've not yet used it for anything much beyond drilling holes in thin plate.
As Ian said, they need to be straight to start with.

Re. mudguards, I've often found mudguards need fettling to fit, rears more than fronts.
I got an alu' tank from India a few years back (not M20) & for the money it was pretty good, not perfect by any means but passed muster - no adverse comments, I have a theory that feedback to the makers is worth trying if something is not quite right, like out of line fork indents or whatever. Tell them the correct measurements (if you are sure of them - it helps to have an original).
Otherwise it's no good us complaining of poor quality & how can they ever get any better?
Also I've had a few "poorly made in the UK" parts over the years; copies of copies, & plenty you buy here now was made abroad anyway.

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