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17 Jul 2012 17:54 #536611
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83 Spectre 750
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How do you figure which forks can be used to swap.I have a 1983 Spectre 750.
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18 Jul 2012 01:56 #536695
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"IF EVERYONE HAS ONE, I DONT WANT ONE"
79 z1000st BUILD:
www.streetfighters.com.au/for...-OLDSKOOL-quot
R6 build:
www.customfighters.com/forums...ad.php?t=53108
KDX build:
www.dirtrider.net/forums3/sho...d.php?t=166143
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mate just find the forks you want with a set of triples attached, then its just a matter of swapping the stem's over, which may be press in press out or may need some machining.
"IF EVERYONE HAS ONE, I DONT WANT ONE"
79 z1000st BUILD:
www.streetfighters.com.au/for...-OLDSKOOL-quot
R6 build:
www.customfighters.com/forums...ad.php?t=53108
KDX build:
www.dirtrider.net/forums3/sho...d.php?t=166143
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18 Jul 2012 13:58 #536791
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83 Spectre 750
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I was wondering if there were forks that would be a straight up swap.Not looking to change the height or frame geometry, I like the handling as is.
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18 Jul 2012 13:59 #536793
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1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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If you like the handling as is, why swap?
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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18 Jul 2012 17:11 #536836
by Kevin STP
83 Spectre 750
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I meant that the design works for me but I would like to improve the ride.It seems a fairly common upgrade.
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26 Jul 2012 20:32 #538854
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Go to allballs racing.com Put in your frame and it will tell you all of the fork combinations that will work....
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26 Jul 2012 20:42 #538857
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'74 Z1-A
'80 KZ750E
'80 GS750E
'81 KZ440
'79 XS650 (needs love)
'72-'73 CB350 (3 or 4, in pieces)
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Thanks for that resource, Weber. Since we're on the subject:
www.ohiocaferacers.com/OCRTubeSizes.pdf
www.ohiocaferacers.com/OCRStemSizes.pdf
www.ohiocaferacers.com/OCRTubeSizes.pdf
www.ohiocaferacers.com/OCRStemSizes.pdf
'74 Z1-A
'80 KZ750E
'80 GS750E
'81 KZ440
'79 XS650 (needs love)
'72-'73 CB350 (3 or 4, in pieces)
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26 Jul 2012 20:45 #538859
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'74 Z1-A
'80 KZ750E
'80 GS750E
'81 KZ440
'79 XS650 (needs love)
'72-'73 CB350 (3 or 4, in pieces)
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Sorry, OP - I think you'll want to research different fork oil and replacement spring options instead of buying entire assemblies. I don't think there's really a better way to get what you're looking for. Check the forums to see what others are doing with your bike model.
'74 Z1-A
'80 KZ750E
'80 GS750E
'81 KZ440
'79 XS650 (needs love)
'72-'73 CB350 (3 or 4, in pieces)
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