UK Fork Conversion

Questions and comments about converting to beefier forks..
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UKToby
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Hi -

I'm thinking about swapping my forks and I was wondering if there was anyone who has completed the swap in the UK? If so, who did the machining for you? I want to get all the great mods done that I have read about on this site but shipping everything to RB Designs could get really pricey (not even sure if Ron ships to the UK?)... Any advice would be great!

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I did the work myself, sorry thats not much help!
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Hehe, no problem. I'll probably have a word with a mechanic near me. If I go for a 2005 model kx I don't think any knurling is necessary so I'm hoping he'll be able to press it for me...
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I used a loctite metal bonding adhesive just to be on the safe side, this does not require knurling. Good luck its worth it! Buggered if I can get a firm front brake lever, bleed it as I might!
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For a better brake feel, try a new brake line or a different (KX) master cylinder.
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Toby, did you get the fork conversion done, im in the uk and looking to do mine?
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