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The thing is I have two bikes, a 2002 and 2003 650 and the shaft diameters dont match. The problem is that the bike I use for offroad has harder shocks even on the softest setting then the SM bike so I want to change the shocks between them. I don't see how else this is possible whit the ends of the shocks not being the same size.
Cheers, Tom
Cheers, Tom
You mean the wheel axle shaft diameter is different, or the fork tube diameter?
Yes, the fork ends can be removed and swapped for typical WP forks, assuming same diameter. It involves heat, and proper holding clamps for the fork tubes. Typically, this is a swap for the pros, not DIY.
Yes, the fork ends can be removed and swapped for typical WP forks, assuming same diameter. It involves heat, and proper holding clamps for the fork tubes. Typically, this is a swap for the pros, not DIY.
It's possible. I haven't done it but it's in my book "motorcycle suspension bible" by race tech. I would never do it without proper clamps.
The inner fork tube is screwed to the fork ends and locked with Loctite.ned37 said:
(fork ends are threaded)
regards
/Nick
Tamas said:
A simple mechanical solution is to have both wheels rebuilt and swap the hubs in the process (i assume the hubs are both dirt style hubs)
The other option is to swap the fork lowers/tubes, assuming they're both the same like 43mm open cartridge forks. This does not change your valving on the forks.
There are a couple good fork how to videos on you tube from rocky mountain atv. With some fork oil, and some hand tools, you should be able to disassemble, change oil, and swap.
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