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gps_jetskier
03-03-2006, 08:30 AM
Checked a couple dealers around here and they all want $199 which I read is the MSRP. Is it typical to sell them at MSRP? Most times you buy anything the MSRP is 25% more then what they sell it for. I figured these things had a street value of around $175.

gps_jetskier
mowerconsultant
03-04-2006, 10:20 AM
MSRP is what our dealers are selling them for, this is more of a part type sale for them, not a machine sale where they may have some room to wiggle in the price.
The Flex Forks are not light, they weigh 45 pounds a set, thus making it expensive to ship, they have UPS costs getting them in and in some cases shipping them out.
You may find prices higher than MSRP to compensate for shipping, and then in some cases if the dealer installs them, a small fee to put them on the mower.

Pj
puppypaws
03-04-2006, 09:03 PM
MSRP is what our dealers are selling them for, this is more of a part type sale for them, not a machine sale where they may have some room to wiggle in the price.
The Flex Forks are not light, they weigh 45 pounds a set, thus making it expensive to ship, they have UPS costs getting them in and in some cases shipping them out.
You may find prices higher than MSRP to compensate for shipping, and then in some cases if the dealer installs them, a small fee to put them on the mower.

PjYou can take my word for it they are worth every penny, my dealer has already sold almost 50 sets and they just came out. When they get their patent if they want to build them for other mowers I don't believe they will be able to build them fast enough. They are built a lot stronger than you would think
gps_jetskier
03-07-2006, 08:14 AM
Well I'm going to be getting a set for this year. I'm thinking about a suspension seat for it too. Got pretty beat up last year. Anything would help.
EJK2352
03-15-2006, 11:22 PM
PJ,
Is the $199 price for each Flex Fork or for the pair??? When will we see them for Exmark Lazer Z riders???
mowerconsultant
03-17-2006, 10:34 AM
PJ,
Is the $199 price for each Flex Fork or for the pair??? When will we see them for Exmark Lazer Z riders???

$199.00 is for a pair of Flex Forks.
As to when we will have them ready for Lazers, I cant answer that, we are planning on doing it though, I can tell you that.

Pj
gene gls
03-17-2006, 09:23 PM
P/j,
What effect does the weights for the bac-vac unit have on the flex forks??

Gene
mowerconsultant
03-20-2006, 08:00 AM
P/j,
What effect does the weights for the bac-vac unit have on the flex forks??

Gene

We do not recommend them for use with the Bac-Vac, due to the additional weight in the front of the mower from the Bac-Vac weights.
mark602
03-20-2006, 04:17 PM
Savannah Powersports (local dealer) has sold several, unfortunately like the moderator said a bit over msrp, I guess to cover s/h:nono:
lg216700
05-21-2006, 11:24 PM
Mowerconsultant,
Can I use Flex Forks on a Fastrak 20/52 and use the snowblade or snowblower attachments?
Thanks.
mowerconsultant
05-22-2006, 08:39 AM
Mowerconsultant,
Can I use Flex Forks on a Fastrak 20/52 and use the snowblade or snowblower attachments?
Thanks.

You will need to use the standard forks that came on your mower for those attachments.
gundogs
05-22-2006, 12:42 PM
The flex forks are a bargain considering the improvement gained. Especially for those of us with a bad back.
Re-Ignition
05-23-2006, 11:03 AM
We do not recommend them for use with the Bac-Vac, due to the additional weight in the front of the mower from the Bac-Vac weights.

Is it an easy swap... I haven't taken anything apart yet on my fastrak but I'm guessing there are packed bearing or sealed bearings on each caster.

So in the fall to pick up leaves using the bacVac and weight I'd just put the original forks back on.? Then swap them back out in the spring...
mowerconsultant
05-23-2006, 11:38 AM
So in the fall to pick up leaves using the bacVac and weight I'd just put the original forks back on.? Then swap them back out in the spring...

Exactly, this is what I would do.
moss2940
05-23-2006, 04:37 PM
So, are the flex forks now available for the Fastrac?
mowerconsultant
05-23-2006, 11:24 PM
So, are the flex forks now available for the Fastrac?

They are just now shipping to distributors and dealers, check with your dealer, he should have them any day now.
gardengnome
05-24-2006, 10:01 PM
Is it an easy swap... I haven't taken anything apart yet on my fastrak but I'm guessing there are packed bearing or sealed bearings on each caster.

So in the fall to pick up leaves using the bacVac and weight I'd just put the original forks back on.? Then swap them back out in the spring...


Why couldn't you modify the counterweight to ofset the gain from the flexfork?
cbelawn
05-25-2006, 07:55 PM
I was mowing today and thought it would be great to have a way to pin the fork so it does not flex. i know i cant try this myself (welding will screw the rubber) but for Vac or on very steep side hill it would be nice. I do enjoy the ride!
clc2003
05-25-2006, 11:22 PM
the flex forks are really that good? I am tickled to death with my S. seat.
gps_jetskier
05-26-2006, 07:54 AM
I have no use for this and I've followed the post. I like the idea of pinning it. Maybe there could be a bolt on version instead of welding. Might have to drill a hole for the pin, then maybe something that comes out the top of the spindle and drops down to lock the solid. You have a pretty good idea.

gps_jetskier