99 KX 250 forks with 99 KX 500 triples?

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99 KX 250 forks with 99 KX 500 triples?

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I can't find a definitive answer...Can I use 99 KX 250 forks with 99 KX 500 upper/lower clamps to make a direct fork swap? Meaning no swapping of stems.

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Re: 99 KX 250 forks with 99 KX 500 triples?

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HELL NO

Definitive enough? :lol:

Outer tube diameter is larger.

I do own a set of 1999 KX250 forks, besides several other sets, so I have measured and test fit a fair amount.
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Re: 99 KX 250 forks with 99 KX 500 triples?

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Jason wrote:HELL NO

Definitive enough? :lol:

Outer tube diameter is larger.

I do own a set of 1999 KX250 forks, besides several other sets, so I have measured and test fit a fair amount.
DAMN IT MAN.

I'll just go with the RB stem and axle service to get the 250 forks on my 03 kdx and use the kdx front wheel/odom.

Hell, I oughta just send them the head and carb too.

Oh, and thanks.
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Re: 99 KX 250 forks with 99 KX 500 triples?

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No problem.

Good luck on it.
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