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Post by 4l04ever on Dec 30, 2020 12:52:31 GMT 1
Anyone fitted a 41mm RWU front end? Looking at Fazer maybe? Have some 3MA forks, but needs yokes, wheels etc. For my mates hybrid project...
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Dec 30, 2020 13:14:38 GMT 1
On my second Fazer forked hybrid now
Steve
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Dec 30, 2020 13:34:44 GMT 1
Work a treat Early ones don't have preload adjust but you get cheap billet adjusters Fazer front wheels are cheap as chips and the brake set up is excellent I suspect 3ma/fazer/xjr400 yokes all have same fork spacing as all use the 3ma front muddy I've used the fazer bottom yoke twice. Stem needs shortened by 20mm from memory. Instead of cutting and welding I got the threaded and bearing sections at the top cut further down then lopped 20mm off the end. I used fazer top yoke on one, xjr400 on the other Xjr400 has top yoke mounts that are near as damn it the same as lc clocks Using them on my TR too as you can get cartridge conversions for them Steve       |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Dec 30, 2020 13:38:23 GMT 1
Should also say if you extend the tab on the frame outward the lockstops work
Also RD ignition switch can be made to fit quite easily and the steering lock still works
All in the build threads under "31k retro hybrid" and "31k leftovers hybrid"
Steve
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Dec 30, 2020 13:43:08 GMT 1
Oh and Fazer front wheel is 17mm spindle
Fazer had an electronic Speedo but used a drive shaped like a mechanical one
You can fit an old 17mm spindle drive and the bits in the wheel
If your 3ma forks are 15mm spindle then use a 3ma wheel
It is the matching rear in 17 inch that is hard to come by
I used an xjr400 rear as it was 17x4.00
Steve
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Post by 4l04ever on Dec 30, 2020 14:14:41 GMT 1
Thanks Steve :-)
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Post by wallcraft on Dec 30, 2020 15:06:40 GMT 1
4LO Rob? If so what you thinking for the back end?
Mark.
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Post by 4l04ever on Dec 30, 2020 15:29:52 GMT 1
Yes, 4L0 frame. He wants a Metmachex swingarm with a 3 spoke Yamaha back wheel, so may try to get an XJR400 one as would be a 4 x 17 so could run a 140 rear tyre, which is about as wide as you can go without issues. Will start a build thread now :-)
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Post by rich on Dec 30, 2020 15:56:50 GMT 1
Mine has 41mm Fazer forks and top yoke in 3MA lower yoke. I am at work now but will post up more details this evening
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Dec 30, 2020 16:14:57 GMT 1
Well that confirms the 3ma yokes are the same dimensions 👍
Steve
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Post by wallcraft on Dec 30, 2020 18:23:42 GMT 1
Yes, 4L0 frame. He wants a Metmachex swingarm with a 3 spoke Yamaha back wheel, so may try to get an XJR400 one as would be a 4 x 17 so could run a 140 rear tyre, which is about as wide as you can go without issues. Will start a build thread now :-) Bespoke Metmachex then? |
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Post by 4l04ever on Dec 30, 2020 18:33:40 GMT 1
Yes, 4L0 frame. He wants a Metmachex swingarm with a 3 spoke Yamaha back wheel, so may try to get an XJR400 one as would be a 4 x 17 so could run a 140 rear tyre, which is about as wide as you can go without issues. Will start a build thread now :-) Bespoke Metmachex then? Yes, as he wants something to polish! :-) |
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Post by wallcraft on Dec 30, 2020 22:01:09 GMT 1
Yes, as he wants something to polish! :-) Saucy 😉 |
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Post by justyr on Dec 31, 2020 9:40:17 GMT 1
What a great combo.
Looks brilliant and natural/meant on that lc/pv.
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Post by tell7437 on Dec 31, 2020 23:41:30 GMT 1
I'm using 41mm forks from an FZR400 in my lc but shortened by 35 mm, if I was doing it again i would use fazer forks as I think they are the correct length & would be less hassle.
Just my opinion but lc's & ypvs suit thicker rwu forks than usd.
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Post by 3tj6 on Jan 1, 2021 0:41:58 GMT 1
I have 3tj forks and yokes in mine 43mm , front wheel and discs n calipers, rear is 1982 vintage metmachex swing arm n szr 660 wheel 4.00 x 17 150 tyre 3tj rear disc and caliper and caliper 👍
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Post by julianboolean on Jan 1, 2021 10:49:33 GMT 1
I have 3tj forks and yokes in mine 43mm , front wheel and discs n calipers, rear is 1982 vintage metmachex swing arm n szr 660 wheel 4.00 x 17 150 tyre 3tj rear disc and caliper and caliper 👍 Aren't the forks too short, I've got a 3TJ (and a spare pair of forks) and the forks are very short, btw 1989 EXUP forks have the same internals and sliders but longer stanchions. |
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Post by 3tj6 on Jan 1, 2021 11:10:44 GMT 1
As the bike sits , the forks look to be fine , i have seen them used on other hybrid lc’s with no problems
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Post by Tobyjugs on Jan 1, 2021 12:06:07 GMT 1
My LC uses 43mm RWU R6 forks which i think looks a little too thick when you compare it to rest of the bike, frame tubes etc.
They make the bike feel comfortable to ride and the brakes calipers you can fit are superb when it comes to stopping.
In trying to set the bike up i have dropped the yokes through the forks. I started out with the fork tops protruding 25mm above the yokes. This gave me an uneasy feeling like the front end could wash out when entering a roundabout fast. They ended up protruding 14mm above the yokes.
Wether your forks are short or long is not the point. It should be made so that you feel comfortable riding it.
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