Kickflippin
XS650 Enthusiast
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 spare set as the oem product. The spares are 30", top of axle to top of fork tube, the unknowns are a bit over 31" by the same measurement, and quite a bit longer overall as the lowers extend beyond the axle. I know fork swaps are popular, but I like the look of the originals.
Both are pictured, and I swear i'm not the guy who painted the rotors all black!
Bonus question- does anyone know a reliable place to buy an oem fork clamp for the bottom? The mystery parts box didn't include it. Mikes XS doesn't have them. Thanks!
The forks mounted on the bike aren't stock as far as I can tell. Forum research shows the spare set as the oem product. The spares are 30", top of axle to top of fork tube, the unknowns are a bit over 31" by the same measurement, and quite a bit longer overall as the lowers extend beyond the axle. I know fork swaps are popular, but I like the look of the originals.
Both are pictured, and I swear i'm not the guy who painted the rotors all black!
Bonus question- does anyone know a reliable place to buy an oem fork clamp for the bottom? The mystery parts box didn't include it. Mikes XS doesn't have them. Thanks!