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***update*** Building the bike last-minute for mx rewind. Always wanted to, finally have the schedule to go.
Trying to research if I can make some SSS KYB's off a late-model YZ fit my '92 WR500 (or like-generation YZ250). Any pointers? 
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I would start with measuring your stock fork outer diameter at the triple clamp mounting points. Then get measurements from late model SSS forks & see where you are at. The easiest would be to find forks that slide right into your clamps. That way you don't have to consider bearings & frame stops. If you are going to convert to a newer front end try to get the complete front end top to bottom, brakes, wheel, spacers ect. Might as well upgrade your brakes while you at it. I installed a complete KYB SSS front end on a 1990 KX500 by just having my upper clamp bored for 50.00$. I thought about using the YZ clamps but, different bearing sizes, stem Lengh and steering Stops would have made much more work out of the swap.
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sweet wr i have one havnt ridden it yet i put forks on everything, but i get the whole front end, then i have a machine shop make a steering pin like the stock one that fits the nnew clamps its more expensive but simple when you think about it, heres my wr with 95 yz 250 forks
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pete24 wrote:
sweet wr i have one havnt ridden it yet i put forks on everything, but i get the whole front end, then i have a machine shop make a steering pin like the stock one that fits the nnew clamps its more expensive but simple when you think about it, heres my wr with 95 yz 250 forks
Thanks guys, solid advice.
Pete, are you using a YZ swingarm? I noticed you ditched the snail cams for axle blocks. Beautiful bike, I also really like the pipe. Did you also have the RM250 with conventional forks? Always thought that would be sweet.
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yes its a 91 swingarm wih no sprocket spacer and yz axel spacers and the chain lines up perfect
yes i built the RM blueburry
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A complete 2015 YZ250F front end will be arriving today. We'll see how it works and go from there. She waits patiently.
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pete24 wrote:
im doing the 250 gas tank as we speak and ill really be ready and at rewind this year
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Awesome, see you there. I'd like an aluminum Bormi tank at some point. Just put a touch of bling on (and couldn't find an original).
I see an 86 limited edition GSXR 750 ...dry clutch...
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sandman768 wrote:
I see an 86 limited edition GSXR 750 ...dry clutch...
Correct. It has been in the family for over 25 years, but we have been slowly introducing it for sale. It's a treasure.
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got the pipe done have to weld on the bracket for the hanger
this carcass may actually go to rewind
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respect_the_beast wrote:
Awesome, see you there. I'd like an aluminum Bormi tank at some point. Just put a touch of bling on (and couldn't find an original).
Nice air scoop 
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respect_the_beast wrote:
Awesome, see you there. I'd like an aluminum Bormi tank at some point. Just put a touch of bling on (and couldn't find an original).
Did you make the air scoop?
When in doubt gas it! It may not cure the problem but it will end the suspense!
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wertman194 wrote:
Did you make the air scoop?
Sorry to have missed this. No, I had it made by an enthusiast buddy.
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