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Another whats the difference?

Post by straightspeed » Mon Sep 14, 2015 5:49 pm

Hi all, 550 and 650 forks, both the same? I need some replacements for my 650 (with minimal work), and there are plenty of 550, limited 650.
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Re: Another whats the difference?

Post by Nicky Dodds » Mon Sep 14, 2015 7:32 pm

550 forks are 35mm diameter if that helps any...
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Re: Another whats the difference?

Post by fossie » Mon Sep 14, 2015 8:22 pm

If your 650 has an oil cooler then 550 won't fit.
No oil cooler ....jap model 550 will fit.

However if you get 550 forks and the top and bottom yokes they will fit on to a normal 650.
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Re: Another whats the difference?

Post by straightspeed » Tue Sep 15, 2015 7:08 am

Thank you. That leads me to another question. I have a list of bikes fitted with 37mm forks, but not fork lengths, etc. Has anyone any experience of fitting forks from other models (or makes) to the 650.
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Re: Another whats the difference?

Post by bobster » Tue Sep 15, 2015 10:15 am

You know where there are a set of NOS forks for sale...........£130 posted

So why you still wasting your time asking????

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Re: Another whats the difference?

Post by straightspeed » Tue Sep 15, 2015 12:20 pm

You're right. Sent you a text :D
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Re: Another whats the difference?

Post by Nicky Dodds » Tue Sep 15, 2015 4:36 pm

Well done Bobster....fantastic sales technique......everybody wins!! :D :D :D
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Re: Another whats the difference?

Post by bobster » Wed Sep 16, 2015 9:10 am

My pleasure......doing business with you! lol :-)

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