Spacer PVC
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Spacer PVC
25 Feb 2023 10:06
I’m looking into install spacers for my front fork.
will these work?
Ø 5mm / 0.196 inch?
webplast.no/shop/roer-og-stenger/pvc-mas...lEAQYAyABEgJiSfD_BwE
will these work?
Ø 5mm / 0.196 inch?
webplast.no/shop/roer-og-stenger/pvc-mas...lEAQYAyABEgJiSfD_BwE
1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).
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- Nessism
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Re: Spacer PVC
25 Feb 2023 10:08
A chuck of PCV pipe from the hardware store works perfectly. You don't need a solid spacer.
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Re: Spacer PVC
25 Feb 2023 10:19
Ahh what is prefer and max size?
1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).
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Re: Spacer PVC
25 Feb 2023 10:30
Measure the ID of the fork tube, and buy a piece as close to that size, without going larger.
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Re: Spacer PVC
25 Feb 2023 10:35
Will open up the cap on top and measure the inner size, thank you.
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Re: Spacer PVC
25 Feb 2023 12:05 - 25 Feb 2023 12:23
I'll probably install 25mm O.D. aluminum tubing & whatever I.D. seems appropriate for the fork spring seat & fork cap.
The stock steel spacer on my 1981 KZ650-CSR is 25mm O.D. steel (thin wall).
In the USA 3/4" pvc pipe = 1" O.D. (1" = 25mm), so that could be used as well.
The stock steel spacer on my 1981 KZ650-CSR is 25mm O.D. steel (thin wall).
In the USA 3/4" pvc pipe = 1" O.D. (1" = 25mm), so that could be used as well.
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Re: Spacer PVC
25 Feb 2023 12:48
when I put the racetech springs in my front end I used a piece of PVC as a spacer to get everything dialed in, and then had made a steel spacer when I was happy with the preload.
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Re: Spacer PVC
25 Feb 2023 13:50
As long as a steel washer is used between the PVC and the spring, there is no need for a steel spacer.
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www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
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Re: Spacer PVC
25 Feb 2023 17:21
Used quarters on my 550
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Re: Spacer PVC
25 Feb 2023 23:45
Like (1/4) inch = 6.35 mm ?
1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).
Project:
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Re: Spacer PVC
26 Feb 2023 00:24He add a stack of quarter dollar coins on top of the stock steel spacer instead off building a longer spacer.....Used quarters on my 550
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Re: Spacer PVC
26 Feb 2023 00:40
I had mine made in alloy as part of my fork extensions ( they are 75mm long though so I think it would of been asking a lot of PVC)
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