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USD Fork Conversion

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don46:
If I was going to do this conversion I would go with the latest Icould get. that means you may have to contact Emig racing to have a set built that will accommodate the fork tube size and your steering stem size.  I do know that you can install late model forks (250f, 450f) on the 89-04 kx 500 can't remember what year steering stem you need but they will fit. come to think about it I think I have a AL steering stem that emig made for me to accomplish what you doing, it could be for sale if the price is right.

gwcrim:
I have inverted forks and a triple clamp in my shop collecting dust.  Was gonna do it to my '89 decided against it.  If you're interested, let's make a deal!!!

sandblaster:
In short, kx500 steering bearings are the same from 83-04.
Upper bearing:
FITS 84-87 KXT250, 74-76 78-91 KX125 KX250, 83-04 KX500, 75-76 KX400, 80-81 KX420, 78-84 KL250, 80-84 91-94 KDX250, 83-06 KDX200, 97-05 KDX200, 79-80 94-96 06-10 KLX250, 93-96 KLX650R & C - 92047-017
Lower bearing:
FITS 74-76 78-91 KX250, 80-81 KX420, 83-04 KX500, 83-94 KDX200, 81-84 KDX250, 84-87 KXT250 - 92116-1008
There was also some street stuff that I deleted.

millwoodva:

--- Quote from: gwcrim on December 09, 2011, 07:49:05 AM ---I have inverted forks and a triple clamp in my shop collecting dust.  Was gonna do it to my '89 decided against it.  If you're interested, let's make a deal!!!

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thooker:
I just put a set of USD forks on my 1989.  I went with a 1993 set of forks.  What I needed to add was a front wheel, triple tree, front brake assy including the cable.  Should go out and test the suspension next week.

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