suspension

I installed the all balls tapered bearing races into the neck on my chopper project but ended up getting a different frame. I would like to remove the races from my old frame and install them into my new frame. :doh: Dummy me did not grind a flat area in the bottom of the races for easier...

For those of you that have replaced your forks with gsxr forks, two questions. What are the dimensions of your spacers for running a stock xs spoke front wheel? What rotor did you use? and with or with out a spacer? I have an 07-08 front end coming and before I jump in and figure it...

After staring and an XS650 frame and engine sitting around the shop being neglected, I recently did some horestrading and ended up with it plus a stripped down KX125 with complete front and rear. I'm confident that the forks and swingarm are WAY overbuilt and more than sturdy enough for my...

Interested in knowing the stock specs for all years- Axle to crown- center of axle to bottom edge of lower bearing race. Fork offset- Heat tube center line to center of axle Are spec's loaded or unloaded? what's the sag suggested?

So I've been tearing into a partial basketcase that came with a good number of spare parts. Some obviously from other year XS's but a few I can't explain (17" wheels off a Suzuki Katana, anyone?). The forks mounted on the bike aren't stock as far as I can tell. Forum research shows the...

anyone have some pics of some xs's with extended fork tubes with stock rake? i'm thinking of ordering some but would like to see how the bike sits with the longer front end.

seems the top race is very loose in the neck radially, about .050" loose, anybody had this issue?

has anyone tried there 35mm fork shrouds was wondering if they would fit length wise and mounts called them but no answer to get specs any info is helpful.

I'm restoring my 1977 XS 650 and I have a question with regards to the front struts. I have never disassembled or worked on the front suspension, I am planning to send the bottom part of the struts to be powder coated, so my questions are as follows: 1. Can anyone walk me through on how to...

Hi does anyone know how long the standard forks are on a 1979 xs650f as I am looking for a pair because someone welded in packers in mine :wtf: and now they are fecked up.

What's the hot tip for making the front forks bearable? Mine are soft as all get-out and have almost no damping. Progressive Suspension springs and emulators, or is there a cheaper route? As much as I'd like a GSXR front end on there, it isn't happening anytime soon. I'd like to keep the...

I just finished my bobber build and get the sumbitch tuned and timed to a tee and as i was on the side of the road pulling the plugs to check the burn lines i notice oil running down both of my lower forks. When i got back to the house i pulled my fork gaters off to see whats going on and oil...

I have a nice set of 35mm forks that I want to install into my 34mm trees. After thinking about changing the tree I had my doubts as the 72 model has a different size tree than some later models that could accommodate 35mm forks. I then thought to have the trees clamps bored a bit or mill the...

anybody have a really good springer that they are happy with? heard good and bad about the bounce and handling! want to get one for my 72 frame/neck with a 71 i (think) drum brake spoked wheel. also i want it 6 over. can any companys fit them to certain specs?

in this restore,seems every step of the way i'm running into small roadblocks. i first thought the stem bearings bad, taking apart and find what appears to be looseness between slider and tube. are there bushings available anywhere?

Hi there. I have a set uf USD Showa forks off a 03 Aprillia Mille fitted to må 1976 XS650 with 17" rims. Any recommendation on how much oil to put in the forks after end service?? Morten

Quote from 5Twins: "If the bike spent most of it's life parked on the side stand, that can do it." regarding squishy forks and low ride height. I bought some forks...1980's 35mm.... from a bike that had very low miles....Less than 3k if I remember correctly......The bike was part of...

I'm making a scrambler out of my 82 HS. I'm going with 14.24" shocks. I'll do a lot om dirt road riding with it. Should I think about a stronger or longer swing arm? Thanks in Advance, Erg

Hey all, I'm going to modify my '75 a little bit over the winter into something of a cafe racer. I have a seat on the way, gonna put some drag bars on it, and I was probably gonna get some taller shocks. 1. What are the stock shock lengths? (I think I heard about 11 or 11.5"?) 2. I've been...

This comment by Peanut showed up in my "rant" string:- I guess a decent swingarm would be a lightweight one with integral strengthening and taper metal bearings rather than the plastic oem ones and I thought a reply to it would be more appropriate here. While building a high strength...