How to shorten fork legs
How to shorten fork legs
I want to shorten the front fork legs on my 62 FL by about an inch. Anyone know how I could do that?
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Re: How to shorten fork legs
If you want to retain full travel and dampening action the right way to do it is to purchase 1" under size tubes. People have tried cutting the springs which will to some extent provide a lower stance but all you're really doing is making the stock length tube sit lower inside the lower leg and you limit the amount of travel, you weaken the spring, and you will also usually get some slamming. Under size tubes are available and don't cost all that much and are the right way to go.
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Re: How to shorten fork legs
the way We shortened mine, was to cut off the 6"over from the bottom and re machine the snap ring groove into the end
took 15 min. with a good lathe guy.....
took 15 min. with a good lathe guy.....
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Re: How to shorten fork legs
I think Frank's has a fork tube/spring cutting service as well. At least they used to.
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Re: How to shorten fork legs
mb,There may be a step at the end of the tube to keep the valve at the end with .004 max end play under the retainer ring, I tossed the old tubes or I could take a look...Mike
Re: How to shorten fork legs
Sounds like I should just give Forks by Frank a call and get the shorter tubes and springs.
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Re: How to shorten fork legs
The tubes aren't expensive, Just wondering, why do you want to lower the front? The handleing may be affected somewhat. Mike
Re: How to shorten fork legs
Mike,
I put on a pair of 12" shocks and like to lower look; just look like it needs to be a little lower in the front now to even it out.
I put on a pair of 12" shocks and like to lower look; just look like it needs to be a little lower in the front now to even it out.