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KX forks
jkindt:
I figured I was doing good. I found the blue anodized forks, with both triple clamps and handlebar clamps. The picture showed Pro Circuit stickers, but I figured those were just something someone put on. It wasn't until they showed up at my door that I realized they were the actual Pro Circuit tuned forks, but also that they were from a KX125. What I thought would be a bolt on swap isn't gonna happen. Anyone wanna buy some KX125 forks? They are in Southern Alberta, so I have no idea what shipping would be, I would have to find out. Just a little discouraged, thats all.
81cr450:
Just my odd ball thinking here but couldnt you just buy heavier springs & use those 125 legs? I mean, where you have them, & odds are you'd wanna set up whatever forks you get for your riding style/type.
If you are going to start from scratch though , I'm thinking that someone ought to guinea pig a 2008 & up 450f frontend on their bike. I talked to a guy at one of the triple clamp makers & he said that you could do it by pressing in the stem from tthe k5 if I remember right. It would change the geometry, more turn friendly, which is what I was after as welll as those new sweet forks. If anyone has done this it'd be great if they could chime in.
Motorrad:
--- Quote from: 81cr450 on October 30, 2011, 04:35:03 AM ---Just my odd ball thinking here but couldnt you just buy heavier springs & use those 125 legs? I mean, where you have them, & odds are you'd wanna set up whatever forks you get for your riding style/type.
If you are going to start from scratch though , I'm thinking that someone ought to guinea pig a 2008 & up 450f frontend on their bike. I talked to a guy at one of the triple clamp makers & he said that you could do it by pressing in the stem from tthe k5 if I remember right. It would change the geometry, more turn friendly, which is what I was after as welll as those new sweet forks. If anyone has done this it'd be great if they could chime in.
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My bike runs 08 kx450 front... Search.. There is a thread on it
jkindt:
--- Quote from: 81cr450 on October 30, 2011, 04:35:03 AM ---Just my odd ball thinking here but couldnt you just buy heavier springs & use those 125 legs? I mean, where you have them, & odds are you'd wanna set up whatever forks you get for your riding style/type...
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At first, that's what I figured. I thought, oh well, so I end up with a solid handlebar mount instead of rubber mount. I would respring them anyways (which is almost a shame since that's part of the work Pro Circuit did to these forks). But then I got measuring and my front wheel won't fit, brake caliper won't fit, too many extra parts to get just to make the 125 forks work. And, after all that I would end up with smaller diameter forks than what I already have, although they would be the USD forks vs. the conventionals that are on it. I may consider the '07 and up KX500 forks with their larger diameter, or possible the '08 KX450 conversion if I can convince myself that I need to spend that much money on an old bike. Likely I will just rebuild and respring the stock '89 forks and call it good. It is mostly for mountain riding, not a lot of track use, although I have a friend that only rides track and wants me to come play next spring. :lol:
1989kawasaki:
the 89 kx forks were boss and far superior to anything back in the day. just something to consider..
but if you want a newer front end then by all means
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