looking for recommendations for fork swap 1980 ltd

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looking for recommendations for fork swap 1980 ltd

12 Sep 2008 17:46
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I am looking to update my forks/tires, any thoughts.Hoping someone could point me in the right direction. thxs!!

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Re: looking for recommendations for fork swap 1980 ltd

21 Sep 2008 10:32
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nobody has swapped newer forks on a 1980?

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Re: looking for recommendations for fork swap 1980 ltd

21 Sep 2008 12:39
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need to be a little more model specific,are we talking a 550 or a 1000ltd orsomething in between?;)
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Re: looking for recommendations for fork swap 1980 ltd

21 Sep 2008 21:03
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kz1000 ltd b4 1980. I have been searching around in the archives and found some good info but am hoping someone who has good info to cut to the chase and save some learn as i go errors. thanks for looking/or helping...paul

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Re: looking for recommendations for fork swap 1980 ltd

21 Sep 2008 21:59
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how radical are you wanting to get -improved handling,braking or are you just looking for something differant?there are lots of ways of improving whats already there without alot of modification ;)
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Re: looking for recommendations for fork swap 1980 ltd

22 Sep 2008 16:00
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nothing radical, exactly that, some improved handling and braking, also a updated set of forks would provide a front fender that could go along with the paint scheme.

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Re: looking for recommendations for fork swap 1980 ltd

22 Sep 2008 17:43
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I used a set of forks from a mid-80's Ninja 900,Like the one that Tom Cruise rode in Top Gun. I used the complete front end including the triple trees and clip-ons. Roy
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Re: looking for recommendations for fork swap 1980 ltd

22 Sep 2008 20:04
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was that a direct bolt on? or what moda did you have to do?

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Re: looking for recommendations for fork swap 1980 ltd

23 Sep 2008 18:14
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ditto? and did it lower the front end or change geomitry much.

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Re: looking for recommendations for fork swap 1980 ltd

25 Sep 2008 03:35
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You need to change the bearings. It had to lower the bike. I never measured. I also used the rear swingarm and wheels. the bike rides nice and handles good. Roy
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Re: looking for recommendations for fork swap 1980 ltd

30 Sep 2008 17:50
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got any pics of that bike? was mod of the swingarm difficult?

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Re: looking for recommendations for fork swap 1980 ltd

30 Sep 2008 18:27
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I used a 1991 gsxr 1100 for my 79 ltd it only needed a bearing conversion, got the bearings from allballs, worked great
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