Fork ID please

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Newb here-I bought a set used forks that the ad stated were supposedly for a 2005 kx250f in hopes to do a future conversion. When I arrived, he stated it was a 2006. For $90 I bought the forks and a (supposedly) kx125 rim with hub and axle/spacers. I was in the middle of a vacation trip so I didn't have the luxury to run numbers while I was there. Upon arriving at my destination, I saw the casting numbers were k312-l2 and k312-r2. I'm thinking that these are actually for a 2002-2003 kx 125 or 250. Anybody with more experience care to comment? I don't have any way to measure as I am on the road. Thanks for any help you can offer.
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Not sure on the casting numbers. Can you take a of the overall forks and a pic of the top of them?
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Seek and ye shall find.

AKA - Look on eBay for 2002 KX125 / KX250 forks and see what I saw. 2002

Congratulations on it not being 2006, due to the clamps.
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I saw the ebay listings but often find sellers misrepresent items. Here are the images of the forks. I am hoping the congrats comments indicates this wasn't a bad buy. Again, thanks for any clarity as I would like to begin the search for triple clamps.
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They look like 2002 to me.

2006 KX250F has an aluminum frame, so the clamp's steering stops are designed for an aluminum frame, not a steel frame.
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Thanks for the confirmation KDXGarage. Would you happen to know what year/ model triple clamps would work i.e. 2001-2002 kx125 or kx250?
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2002 KX125 and KX250 for tighter offset, 2003 - 2007 for slower turning


Can you post a pic of the fork leg where it was mounted? That makes me wonder if it is cracked or aluminum damage.

(last pic, about a foot down)
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These pics are all of brake side. The last 2 pics are the same view of the upper and lower portions of the leg in the same orientation as the pic you questioned. I think you may have seen a piece of grass as they have yet to be cleaned as im on vacation. The first pic would be the overall view but 180 degree orientation to the first 2 pics. I hope this makes sense. I thought the finish looked good for the year. A worry I have is investing in the wrong year triple clamps and not having it fit so thank you for the info regarding years.
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Looks like corrosion but this may have become a learning experience for me. Your thoughts?
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That's some pretty serious corrosion damage. IIWM I'd be a bit leery about running that fork leg.
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That is damaged and dangerous in my opinion. Do you have a link to the listing?
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I think the pics look worse than in person but its obvious I should move on. Here is a screenshot I have
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KDXGarage, would it be possible to pm you links to 2 other sets on eBay for your thoughts? Thanks in advance!
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kdxgarage AT gmail DOT com
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