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20 Aug 2011 02:50 - 20 Aug 2011 09:35
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I have a wrecked kz550A that I'm trying to get going for a friend and the forks may be bent, if they end up being bent, are the forks for the 550A the same as the ltd? It seems like there's a lot more ltd forks on eBay than standard forks. If anyone knows what years are interchangeable that would help too. Thanks.
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Re: Fork question

20 Aug 2011 09:40
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Also, if the forks are different, are different will the triple trees work from an ltd? Thanks again.

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20 Aug 2011 10:45 - 22 Jan 2013 04:53
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Re: Fork question

22 Aug 2011 19:31
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ok thanks, i guess i will get the triple trees for an ltd and if the forks are bent i will have to look a little harder.

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23 Aug 2011 09:24 - 22 Jan 2013 04:52
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wrong info
1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road
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Re: Fork question

23 Aug 2011 11:46
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With conventional forks all you need to do is make sure both sets of forks use the same seal I.D., then they will fit in the clamps. Check the axles and wheel bearings too.
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23 Aug 2011 12:49 - 22 Jan 2013 04:44
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Re: Fork question

29 Aug 2011 23:55 - 29 Aug 2011 23:56
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thanks for the info guys, not sure if the forks are even bent yet. It really looks like they just move at the top (as if the triple tree clamps were loose and one fork moved forward while the other went back) As for the trees, the upper clamp actually broke at the stem when I wrecked it so I'm not taking any chances there and just replacing the whole triple tree.
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30 Aug 2011 09:53 - 22 Jan 2013 04:44
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Re: Fork question

31 Aug 2011 14:22
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yeah, i have seen several trees. I'm just hoping the rest is good because I don't want to fork over the extra cash... (lame pun but I couldn't resist)

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