Question on fork specs
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Question on fork specs
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)
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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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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.
Do you not know what bike the forks came off?
If you use a YZF triple, you'll only have to deal with the steering stem.
Do you not know what bike the forks came off?
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'99 CR/KDX Hybrid with that RB stuff done to it
KX100 for the boy
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Re: 'The OP was asking about diameter or circumference...'
..but he did use the word 'radius':
..but he did use the word 'radius':
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.Do I measure the radius with a caliper?
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