M1R fork mix and match??
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2009 3:57 pm
In an odd twist of fate, and an obsession with e-bay, I have 3 pairs of M1R forks now. One pair is from a 907, as its grey, and fits the later calipers. the other 2 pair are from a 750, I think. One is black, and the other came to me was yellow. The 750 forks are shorter, the 907 really long. I'm putting them on my 750 Sport. I've had a pair on there for several years with good results. I slid the forks up into the triple clamps so about 20mm is showing.
I am planning on a fork rebuild this fall and so here's the question. Can I put those bottom sliders from the 907 forks on some of the shorter tubes from the 750? Are all the guts and springs the same? I know I will need to adjust the preload spacers, and plan to do that anyway to tune the suspension in. Are there any differences in the damping rods over the years? (beside the first year 851)
Any insight is appreciated.
Cheers,
I am planning on a fork rebuild this fall and so here's the question. Can I put those bottom sliders from the 907 forks on some of the shorter tubes from the 750? Are all the guts and springs the same? I know I will need to adjust the preload spacers, and plan to do that anyway to tune the suspension in. Are there any differences in the damping rods over the years? (beside the first year 851)
Any insight is appreciated.
Cheers,