XS2 Fork Extension or Lift?

[Artyboy]

Hey guys,

Been trying to find extended fork tubes for my 72 xs but not having much luck. Can find plenty for later models but not for 34mm. Anyone know where I can get a pair or even if there is another way of lifting my bike?

 

[angus67]

There is a pair if 8+ right now on ebay.

 

[mrtwowheel]

New springs or spacers on top of your old springs.

Scott

 

[fredintoon]

Hey guys,

Been trying to find extended fork tubes for my 72 xs but not having much luck. Can find plenty for later models but not for 34mm. Anyone know where I can get a pair or even if there is another way of lifting my bike?

Hi Arty,
You could swap in a complete overlength 35mm fork assembly? Mind you, re-lacing the front hub into a 21" rim would lift the bike by an inch, eh?

 

[Artyboy]

thanks for all your suggestions

 

[yomamaha]

I have a set of 6" over complet forks with shaved legs that i bought from someone on here not realizing i need 35mm. They are in good shape with new fluid in them. If your interested

 

[Artyboy]

I have a set of 6" over complet forks with shaved legs that i bought from someone on here not realizing i need 35mm. They are in good shape with new fluid in them. If your interested

I would be, im in australia

 

[fredintoon]

Hey guys,
Been trying to find extended fork tubes for my 72 xs but not having much luck. Can find plenty for later models but not for 34mm. Anyone know where I can get a pair or even if there is another way of lifting my bike?

Hi Artyboy,
still can't find overlength 34mm fork tubes? Got a "Bro with lathe"? Try this:-
Over bore the lower triple tree to suit a 35 mm fork tube.
Skim 2 lengths of 1.5" aluminum barstock to a slip fit inside the over-bored lower tree.
Neck them down to 34mm at the top to fit the upper tree.
Counterbore them 34 mm to slip over the exixting fork tubes.
Make a knifecut in each of the aluminum sleeves so the lower tree can squeeze them onto the fork tubes
The counterbores must be deep enough to put the fork tube top ends inside or above the lower trees.
I reckon about a 4" downward movement would be about as much as I'd go.
Sure you gotta tear the arrangement apart to change the fork oil. Make that a part of your yearly maintenance.

 

[angus67]

Ha! Yearly! Lol! When i rebiult my 71 forks the oil was more like sludge. A few years isnt going too far. Need new seals around 3 years anyways. Change the fork oil then, or sell it off before then