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Question for the fork experts here: So when a set of forks are labeled as "46mm inverted telescopic fork", what does the 46mm refer to? Is this the diameter of the fork? circumference?
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Diameter of the fork tubes..... (The lower tubes) :wink:
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The male slider portion (the chromed tube).
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Ok. Thanks everyone. So how do I figure out what diameter the forks are at the mounting points in the triple clamps? Do I measure the diameter with a caliper? Basically, I am trying to figure out what size yzf forks I have (got them for a very good deal) and which triple clamps will work with them. I am hoping to find a kx clamp that has been used by other people for the fork swap.
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To get the diameter of your forks at the mounting points, you would use a caliper and measure the diameter of the forks at the mounting points. Not trying to be a smart ass, but there's not much to it.
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Colorado Mike wrote:To get the diameter of your forks at the mounting points, you would use a caliper and measure the diameter of the forks at the mounting points. Not trying to be a smart ass, but there's not much to it.
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I thought mine were Venetians. I better go check.
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Whew, good thing I followed up. Mine are Venereal Clappers. I'd hate to mislead someone. :wink:
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Colorado Mike wrote:Whew, good thing I followed up. Mine are Venereal Clappers. I'd hate to mislead someone. :wink:
Give me a break! The OP was asking about diameter or circumference :shock: so I though a little clarification was in order. I didn't want him whipping out the old math book and calculating 2 pi R.
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Oh I noe. I'm spetially carefull wit my spelling to.
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Thanks for the input everyone. But how do I figure out what triple clamps will work with the yz forks when I can't get my hands on them to measure with the caliper. I certainly can't buy random triple trees until I find one that works....
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Some bike of the same make with say.... 46mm forks, should fit any year forks from the same make (or fork manufacturer (i.e kayaba) of the same size... i.e 46mm.
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I guess if you have YZF forks you better use a YZF triple clamp. Otherwise you'll likely end up in trouble with wheel spacing.
If you use a YZF triple, you'll only have to deal with the steering stem.

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Re: 'The OP was asking about diameter or circumference...'

..but he did use the word 'radius':
Do I measure the radius with a caliper?
Granted, there isn't much to it...but words DO mean things. At this point I have no idea what is understood and what isn't...or the why of either.

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The yzf triples should come in the mail tomorrow. I will post my initial thoughts if anyone is interested in yzf swaps.
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