Recent content by arfcorps

So, I took a closer look, and I think it's a simple matter of tolerance of this particular axle and two of the forks, on the 75 34mm forks, and later 35mm set I have the axle cinches up inside the RHS fork axle hole. Putting it in by hand it "stops", I assumed this was normal, and intentionally...

Thanks!, but now I'm confused why I have two sets of forks sitting here (34mm/35mm) with an obvious shoulder! :)

Depends on your frame of reference to the bike, when sitting on the bike, axle nut is on the right hand side, :) but that's not what I'm asking. I have an 75 set of forks, the front fork (brake side) has a shoulder which stops the axle going all the way through. I now have a 76 set of forks...

I only have knowledge of my 1975 XS650B, my right hand side lower fork (axle nut side) is shouldered, so the front axle cannot be drawn all the way though the RHS. I recently picked up a set of 34mm 1976 forks and the RHS lower fork is not shouldered, the main stem of the axle can pass all...

Looking for a 34mm LH side (axle clamp side) to fit a 75 XS650B. Thanks, Arf

Thanks! I had drained, and added 160mls with Mikes progressive springs to my 34mm forks, just wasn't clear if it was necessary to pump to dispel any trapped air. Arf

This may be a dumb question, but is it necessary to pump the fork legs after you add oil, before you put the fork caps back in? Cheers! Arf.

Thanks! I found a second hand one on EBAY, had to buy the full adjuster though :) That'll teach me to over-torque cast metal :banghead: Cheers! Arf

Long, 1975 XS650B type cap wanted, as seen here Cheers! Arf

First time poster, hi y'all from Portland, Oregon. Appreciate it if anyone could recommend a West Coast, even better somewhere close to the Portland, OR area who could install a hard-tail? Thanks in advance for any info. Cheers! Arf.