Fork Fitment
Fork Fitment
Does anyone know if the tree and forks from a 1989 CR500 will fit a 1997 CR500 frame? Likewise will the forks themselves from a 1989 CR500 fit the tree from a 1997 or so CR 500? What years were the changes in the forks made?
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1994 or 95 is when they switched from Showa to KYB if I'm not mistaken.
The 89 forks suck balls. I had to get mine revalved before I could stand to ride it in the woods. I believe I would stick with the stock forks or get a newer set from a 450 or something.
And I am not 100% sure, but I don't believe that the 89 steering stem is the same diameter as a newer model.
The 89 forks suck balls. I had to get mine revalved before I could stand to ride it in the woods. I believe I would stick with the stock forks or get a newer set from a 450 or something.
And I am not 100% sure, but I don't believe that the 89 steering stem is the same diameter as a newer model.
I have no stock forks - this is a project - from parts and money is scarce thanks to taxman so I am just wondering how to get this bike put together from whatever comes available.markv wrote:1994 or 95 is when they switched from Showa to KYB if I'm not mistaken.
The 89 forks suck balls. I had to get mine revalved before I could stand to ride it in the woods. I believe I would stick with the stock forks or get a newer set from a 450 or something.
And I am not 100% sure, but I don't believe that the 89 steering stem is the same diameter as a newer model.
Steelie Build Done
Gen 1 CR500 AF Complete - SOLD
Gen 1 CR500 AF Complete - SOLD
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forks
If you have the forks with triples, it will all bolt into the newer frame. You'll have to use a 94 or older caliper.
95 forks were their own thing. Triples are specific to it.
96-01 forks are all the same. 95-01 use the same brakes.
Someone correct me if messed something up here.
95 forks were their own thing. Triples are specific to it.
96-01 forks are all the same. 95-01 use the same brakes.
Someone correct me if messed something up here.
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