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Jake_CR250R
3/20/2018 5:45pm
3/20/2018 5:45pm
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3/22/2018 5:09pm
Hello all. I've be having some issues with the forks on my 2006 KX250, Link with a few pics . Basically I'm just having some really weird wear issues on forks that are very low hour, even the outer lower tube where the seals rub have an abnormal amount of streaking which is leading me to think they're possible out-of-round or some factory flaw.
Anyway I'm doing some research incase I need to buy "new" forks, I figure if that's the case I'll get away for the "showabas" and try something known to be a good fork. The KYB SSS forks come to mind, and after doing some research it would appear they might be a close to straight swap. The dimensions I've found are
YZ Forks clamp area:
KX Forks clamp area:
Given the info I've gathered is correct, are these numbers close enough for a swap if I get forks off one of those earlier years Yamaha's? I know I'll still have to factor in wheel spacers, and lining up with the brake caliper, but just for bolting the forks up is this feasible, or am I completely overlooking something? Also if anyone has done this even with other forks can you give some info? thanks!
The Shop
Also Try taking a little gas and rubbing the streaks out. Some of mine came clean. It’s like the dust seal/seal rubbed off and discolored lower leg.
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