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2001 RM250/ 1994 KX500 conversion. The "Kawasuki RM500"

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mikectanker:
Front end ordered tonight. all ebay parts
-Rebuilt stock 2006 RMZ450 forks which came with .47 springs. I'll see how they feel and maybe revalve, but atleast I have my correct spring rate. pics on ebay looked great..... $310(could have went cheaper but these seemed pretty nice)
These forks had a very good rating according to the MXA test back in 2006
-2006 rmz450 front brake assembly $70
-2006 rmz450 front wheel with rotor $129
-2006 rmz450 front axle with spacers and dust covers $20

some other parts added in the past couple days
-green anodized pivot levers $28.19
-green chrome zip ties $10

mikectanker:
Just wanted to say thanks to Sandblaster for the 2 piece clutch adaptor and the link to making it work
http://www.oem-cycle.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=334&start=80

mikectanker:
Here is a great site to look up fork info for putting newwer stuff on an older bike. http://www.tech-care.com/

I knew the 2008 rmz250 forks fit on my build since I tried it out.
I looked up forks and tests on the site. then looked up tests of the bikes focusing on the forks.
Picked 2006 rmz450 front end based on spring rates, fit, condition, and price on ebay.
The 2006 uses  basicaly the same 47mm twin chamber showa set up that is on my 2008 rmz250.

I wish I knew if sss forks would work. that would have cost a bit more.

mikectanker:
Stock 2001 RM250  kyb shock boxed for shipping. Glad I saved the 5.6 spring off of my old 1993 CR500. Sending to Pro Action
$225 plus shipping

Going to try the 2006 rmz450 forks stock before sending them out.

sandblaster:
Post some pics if you have some.

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