Fork swap

[Scott73]

I need a nudge in the right direction. i need triple trees for my 73. I looked at the tech and it looks like I can use 74 trees. Is this correct. If so gonna purchase them Thanks.

 

[jetmechmarty]

I need a nudge in the right direction. i need triple trees for my 73. I looked at the tech and it looks like I can use 74 trees. Is this correct. If so gonna purchase them Thanks.

'74 trees fit 34 mm forks. '73 has 34 mm forks. '74 does not have the steering damper knob. I am not sure if any of that makes a difference.

 

[Jim]

Don't know the answer, but I've got a '70 triple I'd let go pretty reasonable. Maybe someone can chime in on that?
Gives ya more options if it does...

 

[Scott73]

'74 trees fit 34 mm forks. '73 has 34 mm forks. '74 does not have the steering damper knob. I am not sure if any of that makes a difference.

thank you! Do you know if the stem is the same?

 

[Jim]

thank you! Do you know if the stem is the same?

I don't. @DogBunny , @gggGary and @650Skull are the experts here on front ends. Maybe they'll chime in.
Where in Missery are you?

 

[jetmechmarty]

thank you! Do you know if the stem is the same?

According to the above from Partzilla, what @Jim is offering is an exact fit. The 1974 unit is not.

 

[Scott73]

I don't. @DogBunny , @gggGary and @650Skull are the experts here on front ends. Maybe they'll chime in.
Where in Missery are you?

Eminence. Bout 5 hours from you

 

[GLJ]

I have a set from a 73. If interested PM me.

 

[GLJ]

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According to the above from Partzilla, what @Jim is offering is an exact fit. The 1974 unit is not.

Not the same. Read this posted by @DogBunny
https://www.xs650.com/threads/1970-...eering-stem-differences-identification.59575/

 

[650Skull]

Have a fairly comprehensive write up on the changes, (interchangeability of parts from early models) made to the TX650A in 74, (look at the 74 model), from the early 70-73 models

https://www.xs650.com/threads/xs650...workshop-manuals-and-other-information.30569/

 

[gggGary]

yeah most them early fork parts were changing year to year.
CL to CL changed after 71 when the disk brake came in, and the stem got longer in 74.
I'd be taking up GLJ on his offer, cuz having parts and KNOWING exactly what they are is a rare combo.
That sleuthing by dogbunny sounds and looks right to me!
Two thumbs up for @GLJ and @DogBunny

 

[Scott73]

Have a fairly comprehensive write up on the changes, (interchangeability of parts from early models) made to the TX650A in 74, (look at the 74 model), from the early 70-73 models

https://www.xs650.com/threads/xs650...workshop-manuals-and-other-information.30569/

Wow you weren’t kidding. Thanks a million

 

[Scott73]

yeah most them early fork parts were changing year to year.
CL to CL changed after 71 when the disk brake came in, and the stem got longer in 74.
I'd be taking up GLJ on his offer, cuz having parts and KNOWING exactly what they are is a rare combo.
That sleuthing by dogbunny sounds and looks right to me!
Two thumbs up for @GLJ and @DogBunny

This is my first 650. And not gonna lie This shit ain’t easy but working through it

 

[jetmechmarty]

This is my first 650. And not gonna lie This shit ain’t easy but working through it

@GLJ has been active here a long time. I've broken bread with him. You may confidently deal with him if you choose to.

 

[650Skull]

This is my first 650. And not gonna lie This shit ain’t easy but working through it

No, it's not. Main reason i made up the Model ID thread.

But 99.999% of the sleuthing on the XS650 has been done and if someone doesn't know they will most likely point you in the right direction.

Bookmark the link i gave you, or to find it, it is the first link at the top of the "Tech Menu" page..........or in this thread

 

[Scott73]

Want to give @GLJ big thanks for helping me out on my or lack there of triple trees