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Spoke to them and I have to say that whilst their computer system appears mildly useless, their service reps are very helpful and willing. They don't think that the extra length will make any noticable difference, but they are sending me another pair after double checking they are identical to each other! He thought that the length difference might be on an offroad variation or similar which isn't availabe here. Thanks for your help If anyone is tackling a fork overhaul job on a YBR or similar, I would be more than happy to share my experience, so please send me a pm! Chris

They came from Brooks Barn as a pair - http://www.brooksbarn.co.uk/YBR125-PAIR-of-FORK-TUBES-stanchions_A16UQD.aspx . I'm going to phone them tomorrow and ask them about it, but I want to see if I'm asking a stupid question or not first - I only noticed yesterday when I laid them next to each other. They did also send the wrong grade of oil first time as well... Replacing them as one got really quite bent when I got attacked by a tree branch falling in the road. Frame, wheel and front axle are ok . Had to bend the foot peg back with a scaff pole though!

Hello I'm in the process of replacing my fork tubes and I've opted for pattern parts due to the cost of the OEM ones. Bought the pattern set of fork tubes as a pair from what I believe to be a reputable supplier (not sure of the rules about mentioning who on here, so I'll wait to be asked) and they're about an inch longer than the ones I've taken off my bike. Also, they're not perfectly identical - though the length and outer diameter are the same and I believe the inner diameter to be the same, one has "YAMAHA" engraved on it in mirror image and the hole at the bottom is a slightly different size. My question is: are either of these things a problem - I bought them advertised as a pair so I'd expect them to be exactly identical? Taking the second one apart was much easier once I'd done the first! It turns out that the long T70 torx bit which is recommended by the workshop manual and other posters needs to be about 30cm long (tip, use an extension bar) and can get stuck inside the tube if it's on 1/2" drive. I had to poke it out from the bottom after unscrewing the damping rod by pulling the tube and the holder apart while unscrewing - have ordered a 14mm hex drive one now as my 14mm socket fits down the tube... Thanks Chris

Hello there I'm Chris and I started riding about 6 months ago on a YBR125 to take advantage of the low fuel costs! Chris