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Post by robin on Dec 26, 2011 12:41:31 GMT 1
Looking at a project for the coming year, front end is a possibility, or digital clocks, but, for the moment what forks could I use, other than 31K to upgrade the look and feel of my 350LC but still keep the original iconic front wheel?  |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Dec 26, 2011 12:49:58 GMT 1
Think XJ550 might be an option, 35mm same as lc2 but uses lc style wheel, even think the calipers are the same fitting.
They are slightly longer as they go through the yokes F2 style.
Steve
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Post by wiggy on Dec 27, 2011 9:36:42 GMT 1
i have got f2 ones on mine with f2 callipers and front muddy
you would need to change the top yoke if you want to keep original clocks though
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Post by Norbo on Jan 1, 2012 10:50:13 GMT 1
as above any ypvs will fit with a yoke swop the lc 2 will even use the standard lc calipers .
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Post by robin on Jan 1, 2012 19:22:07 GMT 1
as above any ypvs will fit with a yoke swop the lc 2 will even use the standard lc calipers . So If I understand correctly, 31K (LC2) forks with a yoke swap / mod will still take a 4L0 front wheel / muddy and calipers? - ;D I have 31K calipers on bike already, so how do I tell a genuine set of 31K forks, seem to have read that there are 2 types of YPVS forks some are waisted and some are not? LC2 - F2 -N - how do you tell? A little bit of help before I start loking at Ebay will help me here? many thanks in advance of any advice |
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Post by oldelsieboy on Jan 1, 2012 19:33:35 GMT 1
as above any ypvs will fit with a yoke swop the lc 2 will even use the standard lc calipers . So If I understand correctly, 31K (LC2) forks with a yoke swap / mod will still take a 4L0 front wheel / muddy and calipers? - ;D I have 31K calipers on bike already, so how do I tell a genuine set of 31K forks, seem to have read that there are 2 types of YPVS forks some are waisted and some are not? LC2 - F2 -N - how do you tell? A little bit of help before I start loking at Ebay will help me here? many thanks in advance of any advice LC2 forks have the waisted section at the top & the caliper mounts are the same as 4L0/1. Later YPVS forks have longer parallel stanchions (they protrude thro' the top yoke to mount the clipon bars) & the caliper mounts are 83mm centres allowing you to easily fit some TZR/FZR/R1-Z etc 4 pot calipers. HTH OEB |
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Post by Norbo on Jan 2, 2012 19:20:03 GMT 1
If you have a look on the main site in the lc history then go down to ypvs you will see the 2 fors shown
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Post by robin on Jan 5, 2012 8:51:19 GMT 1
If you have a look on the main site in the lc history then go down to ypvs you will see the 2 fors shown Cheers for the info, I will be looking for a set of LC2 forks, best option I think... |
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Post by bare on Jan 6, 2012 18:41:32 GMT 1
As above. LC2 forks fit and look same as LC ones unless an Anorak. Although the LC fender will needs a pair of spacers 3/4mm each siode,under it's mounting flanges as LC2 is wider through there.
Later Valvie forks have the wider caliper bolt spacings allowing for a range of more powerful calipers, if that matters?.
One can insert the Later Stanchions onto the LC2 'waisted' shiny tubes/triples combo in order to not have to deal with 'too long tubes' or a clock mounting bodge.
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Post by robin on Jan 7, 2012 1:11:50 GMT 1
As above. LC2 forks fit and look same as LC ones unless an Anorak. Although the LC fender will needs a pair of spacers 3/4mm each siode,under it's mounting flanges as LC2 is wider through there. Later Valvie forks have the wider caliper bolt spacings allowing for a range of more powerful calipers, if that matters?. One can insert the Later Stanchions onto the LC2 'waisted' shiny tubes/triples combo in order to not have to deal with 'too long tubes' or a clock mounting bodge. Many thanks Bare, good info for me for the future..  |
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Post by robin on Jan 8, 2012 12:30:37 GMT 1
I Won a set of LC2 forks and yokes off of EBay, will source the bits to service them, top / bottom bushes and seals, then look for a few days to do the swap over
Thanks for the heads up Bare, will also make up some spacers for the front muddy too..
Bare if F2 bottom legs will fit my new top tubes, I assume that 4l0 front wheel will also still slot in?
Another improvement to the grin factor...
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