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front end delima! ahhhhhhh

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The Flyin Hawaiian:
Oh ok, I thought you got the forks also.

Friar-Tuck:
 Here's what it looks like for seal/oil service.
 If I understand you correctly the spring guide snapped.  This is all the farther you need to go if the valve is still good.
  Part 1
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y43k1qFVGW4&playnext_from=TL&videos=1BTv6C9XHdo
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9ICr-DOmdk&feature=related

 
 If you need to replace the valve also you'll need these also
  Damper rod fork tool
http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0117/

14mm hex (1/2 or 3/8 drive)
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10155_12602_00942669000P?vName=Tools+%26+Equipment&keyword=14mm+allen&prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=L1

  Tuck\o/

don46:
you can adapt forks from a newer bike pretty easily if you have the right tools, for me, if I was to change I would go with something that is the newest technology, but thats me. most of the 250s have a larger top stem bearing, bottoms are the same. You can press the stem out of the 500 clamp and press into a 250 set of clamps, you'll have to make a bushing for the top clamp as it will be a larger diameter and maybe a small spacer between the clamp and the bearing jam nut so your number plate fits properly.

You can also go the easy way and call Emig racing and have them make you a stem, you'll still need the bushing for the newer clamp.

BDI:
You know one cool thing about stuff like this is when you get the wrong part you can just put it right back on ebay and get your money back. I have had stuff resell for more then I bought it for. I agree with don on the buying the newest stuff you can get your hands on. Very nice forks can be had for 3 to 4 houndred and the latest and greatest forks for 6 to 7 houndred. I have 03 forks on my my 02 kx250 chassis by just pressing the right stem into the clamp. You have to do your research for stuff like this.

crazyolbastard:
First off thanks all for the advise and help.
The guy I bought the forks from will let me return them and give me my money back.
The video is very helpful-  thanks alot Tuck.
I`m going to replace the dampner rod that fell out and into the spring and locked up the valve.
Other than that all I need is the piston retaining half clips and seals and I`ll be back in the dirt.

Will black tape work as a seal bullet?

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