cb bobber help (forks)
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Re: cb bobber help (forks)
they stopped making Cb500 fours in 1973. You mean CB550?
they have 35mm forks just like Cb450, Cb750, xs650, etc....
CB750 are a little longer. Cb750F are 35mm too but even longer.
CB450 are same length i believe.
what are you trying to accomplish? just need some forks that aren't rusted or bent? or looking for something longer?
Shaun
they have 35mm forks just like Cb450, Cb750, xs650, etc....
CB750 are a little longer. Cb750F are 35mm too but even longer.
CB450 are same length i believe.
what are you trying to accomplish? just need some forks that aren't rusted or bent? or looking for something longer?
Shaun
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Re: cb bobber help (forks)
they stopped making Cb500 fours in 1973. You mean CB550?
they have 35mm forks just like Cb450, Cb750, xs650, etc....
CB750 are a little longer. Cb750F are 35mm too but even longer.
CB450 are same length i believe.
what are you trying to accomplish? just need some forks that aren't rusted or bent? or looking for something longer?
Shaun
they have 35mm forks just like Cb450, Cb750, xs650, etc....
CB750 are a little longer. Cb750F are 35mm too but even longer.
CB450 are same length i believe.
what are you trying to accomplish? just need some forks that aren't rusted or bent? or looking for something longer?
Shaun
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Re: cb bobber help (forks)
35mm = diameter of the fork leg tube. Keep in mind that when you change the angle of the steering head by altering the fork legs, you greatly effect the handling of the bike. Most sport bike guys will "lower the clamps" or "raise the forks in the clamps" to effectively shorten the fork leg length, which steepens the steering angle angle and makes the bike turn more quickly. Something as little as 5mm will make a noticeable difference in the way the bike turns in. Other guys will raise the tail of the bike to create the same effect.
Also, watch out for the spring rates and dampening, as a fork sprung for a heavier (or lighter) bike will make the front end handle differently as well.
Also, watch out for the spring rates and dampening, as a fork sprung for a heavier (or lighter) bike will make the front end handle differently as well.
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35mm = diameter of the fork leg tube. Keep in mind that when you change the angle of the steering head by altering the fork legs, you greatly effect the handling of the bike. Most sport bike guys will "lower the clamps" or "raise the forks in the clamps" to effectively shorten the fork leg length, which steepens the steering angle angle and makes the bike turn more quickly. Something as little as 5mm will make a noticeable difference in the way the bike turns in. Other guys will raise the tail of the bike to create the same effect.
Also, watch out for the spring rates and dampening, as a fork sprung for a heavier (or lighter) bike will make the front end handle differently as well.
Also, watch out for the spring rates and dampening, as a fork sprung for a heavier (or lighter) bike will make the front end handle differently as well.
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Re: cb bobber help (forks)
you can swap forks with the trees, but if you don't know how to size bearings and modify stems, you should stick to 35mm forks. go for CB750F 76-78 if you want a little longer slightly better fork. I don't remember if the axles are the same or not. you may get lucky and be able to use the Cb550 wheel and axle with no issues.
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you can swap forks with the trees, but if you don't know how to size bearings and modify stems, you should stick to 35mm forks. go for CB750F 76-78 if you want a little longer slightly better fork. I don't remember if the axles are the same or not. you may get lucky and be able to use the Cb550 wheel and axle with no issues.
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