Forks max travel distance

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Forks max travel distance

15 Oct 2019 19:45

Hello. 1980 kz440 Ltd. that has stock forks. From roughly where the outermost lower fork tubes sit, how far up the inner upper fork tubes, will the lowers travel? Basically I have rust pitting on the inner tubes about 2” up and I’m trying to see if that will be a problem. Thanks

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16 Oct 2019 05:11 - 16 Oct 2019 06:26

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Probably around 6". .. The service manual should list the amount of wheel travel in mm. see the technical specs section at the beginning of the manual. The KZ400.com site has a Kawasaki 440 FSM. I looked at it last week. click the 2nd "here" where it says you can download it.

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16 Oct 2019 05:58

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Ok. Then I think I have to get my fork tubes rechromed because the pitting starts at 2” thanks

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16 Oct 2019 06:27 - 16 Oct 2019 06:30

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You might be able to find a good set forks on EB. not sure how expensive re-chroming would be.

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Re: Forks max travel distance

16 Oct 2019 07:26

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You may want to contact the folks at the link below. They do forks. Ed

franksforks.com/

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16 Oct 2019 09:50

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I asked on FB and they also mentioned franks. So I sent them an email. Worst case I’ll get them rechromed, I don’t think it will cost much.

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Re: Forks max travel distance

16 Oct 2019 09:55

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If you go for a re chrome be careful. Too thick and they will have sticky travel, too thin and you will feel them knock when you use the front brake.

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16 Oct 2019 10:05

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Ok thanks. I’ll bring it up when I get it done if I go that way.

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17 Oct 2019 09:25

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Frank quoted $405. A little much for me.

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17 Oct 2019 15:03

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Busabenny wrote: Frank quoted $405. A little much for me.

That is a lot of money! Ed

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