top clamp-shim stock vs knurling

[pElf28p]

I am in the middle of a swap and need to do something to get the top clamp and the stem to fit well. As I inderstand, my two options would be either knurling or using the appropriate shim stock to fill the gap. Are there any significant advantages to knurling over using shim stock, or vica versa? I think the shim stock route would be easiest, no? I havn't talked to a machinest yet...

[Varmint]

I don't think anyone here has knurled the top clamp. Knurling is used to get a good fit to the bottom clamp. Most people use shim stock or in my case RB machined a beautiful sleeve. :)

[RBD]

I do make a bushing for this purpose.

Ron

[pElf28p]

So knurling would be used for a pressed fit, such as the bottom clamp? I think I got it. Thanks.

[pElf28p]

Ron,
What would be involved with possibly getting a bushing from you? Would I have to take some measurements and send them your way?

[RBD]

Ron,
What would be involved with possibly getting a bushing from you? Would I have to take some measurements and send them your way?

I do have a standard bushing that is already made up. It fits the standard KX / KDX fork swap that uses the KX forks and T-clamps with the KDX stem. If your set up is different, I can make you one to your dimensions.

I sent you a PM

Ron