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top clamp-shim stock vs knurling
Posted: 09:01 am Jan 01 2010
by 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...
Posted: 12:41 pm Jan 01 2010
by 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. :)
Posted: 03:23 pm Jan 01 2010
by RBD
I do make a bushing for this purpose.
Ron
Posted: 04:23 pm Jan 01 2010
by pElf28p
So knurling would be used for a pressed fit, such as the bottom clamp? I think I got it. Thanks.
Posted: 04:25 pm Jan 01 2010
by 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?
Posted: 05:11 pm Jan 04 2010
by RBD
pElf28p wrote: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