Pressing out KX stem

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Pressing out KX stem

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I have an 00 T-Clamp that im going to press the stem out of to start another conversion. Which way does this stem press and how much pressure generally to get it out.?? Thanks for the help
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Down through the bottom.... Pressure depends... can be 12 Tons...
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Thank you again Inda. Ill have it tomorrow.
Have you heard of anyone utilizing the KX stem rather than using the KDX stem.??. ALso do you know of anyone with a KDX stem available (06) bike
Again thank you for your time
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the KX stem is shorter
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KX stem won't work at all....

Fredette has KDX stems I think... $50 or $60 a pop though!
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I didnt Check Fredette. Might be worth the bucks rather than waiting around for on to turn up. Dont want to alter my original want to have a complete front end ready just in case.
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want to have a complete front end ready just in case.
in case of what? Afraid you won't like it? or won't finish it?
It is simple and worth it.Come on just do it!
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Definately worth it... get rid of those old forks so someone else won't have to ride with them.... look out for your fellow rider! :grin:
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You guys are funny. Actually this is my 2nd conversion. Ill keep my stock 06 front end for back up, if I need to rebuild forks but have a ride I want to go on, or if I was to sell I always like having all the original stuff.
Thats all. Just need a stem or Ill make one.
Only thing Im missing for this build is a stem. I even have an Applied racing upper T-clamp that I made custom Titanium big bar mounts for.made new mount brackets for the stock 06 KDX headlight. Im ready Just need a damn stem.
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Since you can it will be much cheaper to just make one.
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That may be the answer. I do have access to a 1990 I havent looked at it yet and Im not sure its the same stem as the 06 Dimensionally. or I may able to just modify it.
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The 1990 stem is close enough that it should work.
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I apperciate the info.
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Photoguy, I have an extra stem. PM me if you still need it.
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