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22 May 2006 12:09 #49143 by rrlslacker
Forks, which type is better? was created by rrlslacker
I'm rebuilding a 79' KZ650B and am planning to use an 86' GPz 550 front wheel (the one with the three split spokes). I have a pair of 82' GPz 750 forks and I'm looking at a pair of 82' GPz 550 forks on ebay. The 550 forks have the axle mounting forward of the forks and the 750s mount it in the center. I like the look of the forward axle forks better because it extends the front wheel out a little further, but it seems to me that a center mounted axle would allow for better handling. What are your opinions on these two types of forks, simply meaning forward and center axle forks in general?
79 KZ650 B3 - Frame off resto nearing completion

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22 May 2006 19:11 #49289 by Fossil
Replied by Fossil on topic Forks, which type is better?
Assuming the offset of the triple clmps is the same, the forward mounted axle will reduce trail.

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22 May 2006 21:34 #49343 by rrlslacker
Replied by rrlslacker on topic Forks, which type is better?
Can some explain rake and trail?
79 KZ650 B3 - Frame off resto nearing completion

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23 May 2006 00:19 #49364 by steell
Replied by steell on topic Forks, which type is better?
rrlslacker wrote:

Can some explain rake and trail?

Excellent explanation at www.jeris-springer.com/raketrail.html
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