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17 Jul 2012 17:54
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How do you figure which forks can be used to swap.I have a 1983 Spectre 750.
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Re: Fork swap

18 Jul 2012 01:56
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mate just find the forks you want with a set of triples attached, then its just a matter of swapping the stem's over, which may be press in press out or may need some machining.
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Re: Fork swap

18 Jul 2012 13:58
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I was wondering if there were forks that would be a straight up swap.Not looking to change the height or frame geometry, I like the handling as is.
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Re: Fork swap

18 Jul 2012 13:59
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If you like the handling as is, why swap?
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Re: Fork swap

18 Jul 2012 17:11
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I meant that the design works for me but I would like to improve the ride.It seems a fairly common upgrade.
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Re: Fork swap

26 Jul 2012 20:32
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Go to allballs racing.com Put in your frame and it will tell you all of the fork combinations that will work....

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Re: Fork swap

26 Jul 2012 20:42
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Thanks for that resource, Weber. Since we're on the subject:

www.ohiocaferacers.com/OCRTubeSizes.pdf

www.ohiocaferacers.com/OCRStemSizes.pdf
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Re: Fork swap

26 Jul 2012 20:45
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Sorry, OP - I think you'll want to research different fork oil and replacement spring options instead of buying entire assemblies. I don't think there's really a better way to get what you're looking for. Check the forums to see what others are doing with your bike model.
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