suspension

I've been lurking for a while now, but finally decided to become a member. Lots of good advice on here, but I can't seem to find this little answer(and, yes, I have used the search feature). Has any one else used harley triple clamps for their 35mm forks? I wanted to know if there is somewhere I...

I've decided to attempt to build a girder front end. I am looking for a coil over that is 10.5 inches long and about a 150-200lb spring rate. (At least for a starting point) Where do you brat style guys get your springs?? Or is there a site that sells springs by listing this way?? Thanks

Hey guys I was just wondering if somebody could tell me if a 1970 swing on is different from any of the year

I am taking the plunge and installing a 1999 GSXR 750 inverted fork on my 1982 XS Special. I will be posting pictures and specific specs of how I am doing it. My hope is to get more info out there for others to use. I have spent a lot of time researching this project and have had a hard time...

These came on a bike I bought and I am really liking how they look. One seems to be a working shock the the other is pretty much just a spring right now. I haven't touched them other than cleaning the outsides. So if I am going to use them I need to find the rebuild info, parts. Please let me...

Im getting ready to order the parts to redo my 34mm front end. im looking at the fork tube caps on mikesxs. I like how the early style 1970-72 caps look (part#27-400) will those work on my 74 front end or do i need to go with part# 27-4002? any help would be apprecaited thank you

Ok, my first post here... New to the forum, but I've been riding my '83 Heritage Special for about 5 years now. I'm only about 125- 130 lbs, and I found my stock rear springs were too stiff on my my bike. I had the preload adjuster set as soft as they would allow, but everytime I hit even a...

I got a springer for my XS650. put the new 1" bearing but when I put it all together the stem isn't long enough to put the top nut on. Do I need a longer stem or a different neck stem sleeve. actually looked online for different sizes but nothing. not sure what to do. Ill put some pics to help...

Hey Guys, An absolute WEALTH of info on here. But in my searching for my question have come across quite a few conflicting answers. My question is this, I have an 82 Heritage Special with 16" rear wheel and the ugly billion spokes. I am looking to swap that setup out for 18" Rear & 19"...

Just a quick question on front end swaps. I have a untitled 77 frame that I plan on doing a front end swap on. If im not worried about keeping the VIN # on the neck does it make sence to cut the neck out and use the neck and the front forks from another bike, to eliminate fitment issues? Any...

Whats the widest rim you can run on the front and back with stock forks and swingarm and no major mods? I know youll run into problems with the chain hitting with like a 150 tire or so. Kinda curious to see what others have done. I know its not something a lot of people on this site like but i...

Hey guys, I have a 1975 xs650 that I am converting to a cafe/street tracker and I have recently came upon a 1978 swingarm, rear caliper, master cylinder, front and rear mag wheels, and all the hardware that goes with it for very cheap. My question is this: will the 1978 rear end bolt...

Ok, what size front and rear mag wheels are there with DISK brakes? Is 18 the largest for the rear? Is there a 21 inch mag wheel for the front? Sorry for the most likely stupid questions but since people seem to prefer spoked rims, mag info comes off as kind of scarce. lol

Hey guys, i was wondering if you could help compile pictures of xs650s with extended swingarms and if possible also list the stretch if its known. Thanks 1979 XS650s 4in Extension Wiseguy Enforcer XS650 Chopper 2in Extension

Recently I was fortunate enough to accquire an TX750 swing arm which I want to install on my '75. Does anyone know if an Omar's rear disc brake kit will work with this? I don't see why not but..... Also, my I like the look of the original front fender on the '75 but have a set of 35mm forks for...

Hoping to find a solution on here to fix my problem. While i was swapping out wheels one of the bolts that clamps the front axle snapped.:wtf: Whats the easiest and safest way to fix it? Tap it? Thanks in advance!:thumbsup:

Ive seen a few people do fork swaps but there hasnt been a lot of information posted on the details involved. What GSXR forks are most commonly used in the swap and what modifications are needed to do it? Thanks

My serial numbers tell me the bike is a 1977 XS650-D Model. But I cant tell if these forks are the stock 1977 forks that are made to go with the stock tire and dual disc brake setup. If they are not stock 1977 forks I think I might just get a different rim and brake setup that fits the...

I just changed my fork oil in my '78 standard E . The shop manual and the owners manual both say I can use up to SAE 30 weight , so I tried it and now it feels even worse. I thought the heavy oil would stiffen up the front end a bit but it did not . So, I need new springs, at least the seals...

I know this is a long shot but are there any 23 in. spoke wheels out there that will fit an xs650? From the searching ive done it will probably need to be a custom job but im looking for the easiest way to do it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks