Longer fork legs - need advice

[Trex]

I'm planning on ordering 2 inch longer tubes for my xs650 front end. I've rebuilt lots of forks but never changed tube lengths.
This is a dual brake front end off a 1980 special...going on a custom trike project.
Will I need longer springs or a 2 inch spacer?
Is there more fluid required than stock?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Mcnabb]

I went 4 over with a spacer and they are workin fine springs would be better but ya know how it is. Lol

 

[Trex]

Thanks! Might get the progressive springs and space it a lil extra..going to 30 wt fork oil..600lb trike..LOL

 

[gggGary]

Couldn't you find a say complete XS1100 front end for about the same money as longer tubes?

 

[pyroman]

Couldn't you find a say complete XS1100 front end for about the same money as longer tubes?

What He said. I would find a beefier front fork assy for a trike than the XS setup. 600 lb bike, add 2 passengers, fuel and some baggage. No thanks.

 

[gggGary]

I see the Alaska location now, that might change the used parts availability a bit.

 

[Trex]

Yep hard enough to find any parts...I have a fork brace and dual brake setup and most of the weight is a 250 lb rear end. CB750 SOHC engine. It won't be hammered on..just a cruiser for the missus.