Questions and comments about converting to beefier forks..
turtle
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by turtle 11:46 am Dec 14 2011
Similar to the thread going on about a GPR damper, I am wondering about mounting a WER steering damper when I convert my H series to '01 KX125 forks.
I don't
think it will be a problem because the frame bracket should not be affected. I expect the damper will bolt up to the bottom of the triple in the same way. I have a newer KX front fender on my bike, and it bolted right up. I hope the 2001 KX fender/damper mounting bolt pattern will be the same as the newer fender. My main concern is that the bigger fork tubes will create some kind of interference.
Has anyone done this? Am I headed for issues mounting this damper with stouter forks on my KDX? Here are some pics of the damper and the way it mounts. Thanks.
Bill
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by Julien D 01:19 pm Dec 14 2011
I had no problem mounting my WER to my yz250 front. Just had to drill new holes in the lower mounting plate.
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by ihatefalling 02:14 pm Dec 14 2011
I just converted my H.
2005 KDX 220
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by ihatefalling 02:15 pm Dec 14 2011
ihatefalling wrote: I just converted my H.
You know it's funny, my bike has that same headlight. Our bikes are twins
2005 KDX 220
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by Julien D 02:46 pm Dec 14 2011
Yup. If the fender bolt holes in the lower triples line up, no need to make any alterations. The yz had a slightly different pattern, and I had to elongate the rear holes.
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by turtle 03:29 pm Dec 14 2011
Good to hear, guys. Thanks for the responses. One question down, several to go I am sure.
Bill
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by SS109 05:52 pm Dec 14 2011
Yep, I have a WER for mine as well. Bolted on with no mods to the plate.
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by ihatefalling 10:25 pm Dec 14 2011
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turtle wrote: Got any pics to post?
Look familiar ?
Here's how she looks tonight . . . . . . .
Waiting on the new shift shaft to come in . . . . . .
2005 KDX 220
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by turtle 11:52 pm Dec 14 2011
ihatefalling wrote: turtle wrote: Got any pics to post?
Look familiar ?
Sure does! That is a really clean looking bike. Nice!
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by turtle 11:55 pm Dec 14 2011
SS109 wrote: Yep, I have a WER for mine as well. Bolted on with no mods to the plate.
Awesome to hear.
Bill
