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Pressing out KX stem

Posted: 10:54 am Feb 17 2007
by Photoguy
I have an 00 T-Clamp that im going to press the stem out of to start another conversion. Which way does this stem press and how much pressure generally to get it out.?? Thanks for the help
Bill

Posted: 11:16 am Feb 17 2007
by Indawoods
Down through the bottom.... Pressure depends... can be 12 Tons...

Posted: 04:12 pm Feb 17 2007
by Photoguy
Thank you again Inda. Ill have it tomorrow.
Have you heard of anyone utilizing the KX stem rather than using the KDX stem.??. ALso do you know of anyone with a KDX stem available (06) bike
Again thank you for your time
Bill

Posted: 06:11 pm Feb 17 2007
by scheckaet
the KX stem is shorter

Posted: 06:26 pm Feb 17 2007
by Indawoods
KX stem won't work at all....

Fredette has KDX stems I think... $50 or $60 a pop though!

Posted: 06:36 pm Feb 17 2007
by Photoguy
I didnt Check Fredette. Might be worth the bucks rather than waiting around for on to turn up. Dont want to alter my original want to have a complete front end ready just in case.

Posted: 06:43 pm Feb 17 2007
by scheckaet
want to have a complete front end ready just in case.
in case of what? Afraid you won't like it? or won't finish it?
It is simple and worth it.Come on just do it!

Posted: 07:40 pm Feb 17 2007
by Indawoods
Definately worth it... get rid of those old forks so someone else won't have to ride with them.... look out for your fellow rider! :grin:

Posted: 10:00 pm Feb 17 2007
by Photoguy
You guys are funny. Actually this is my 2nd conversion. Ill keep my stock 06 front end for back up, if I need to rebuild forks but have a ride I want to go on, or if I was to sell I always like having all the original stuff.
Thats all. Just need a stem or Ill make one.
Only thing Im missing for this build is a stem. I even have an Applied racing upper T-clamp that I made custom Titanium big bar mounts for.made new mount brackets for the stock 06 KDX headlight. Im ready Just need a damn stem.

Posted: 10:36 pm Feb 17 2007
by KDXer
Since you can it will be much cheaper to just make one.

Posted: 10:40 pm Feb 17 2007
by Photoguy
That may be the answer. I do have access to a 1990 I havent looked at it yet and Im not sure its the same stem as the 06 Dimensionally. or I may able to just modify it.

Posted: 10:49 am Feb 18 2007
by m0rie
The 1990 stem is close enough that it should work.

Posted: 11:29 am Feb 18 2007
by Photoguy
I apperciate the info.
Thanks

Posted: 11:52 am Feb 19 2007
by it175
Photoguy, I have an extra stem. PM me if you still need it.