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Hi group,
Not sure if anyone needs this, but I have a set of new XS fork springs I was trying to use this on my RD with 34mm fork springs but the diameter is a tad small for the damper. I cut them 1.5" to fit my bike so I am not sure if a standard xs also needed to be cut or not. I think it...
Hi guys, I clamped the fork in the triple clamps put a 13mm open end and smacked it about 10 times and it popped off... what a pain! but thanks to all for the help.
enlarged the holes and then dremel tooled the openings so there is a slight angle to the holes then wire wheeled it smooth.
One...
The 2nd picture shows the parts I wanted to remove so I could drill out the damper rod, the other end has the large piece the springs sit on. Hope the description makes sense.
Hi group for a long time I've thought about what to do on my RD250, decided to do the Minton Mod and after the ordeal of removing the lower bolt (tip: I used a 12 volt impact gun and it was easy). I bought a little Harbor freight drill press - like device for my battery drill.. I took the forks...
Wow thank you so much, I will need to disassemble the forks but as you know one issue at a time. I have 2 sets of forks so that allows me to double check since many issues I've encountered are very different from the various manuals and guides I've found online.
I will check back later in a...
Hi group, I'm new and have an RD250 I know this is the wrong forum but searching minton mod always points here. I'm writing because I have an RD with 34mm forks the springs are terrible and since I"m a bit light at 135-140lb the suspension overall is rough. I'm buying some Hagon shocks on the...